Acanthus x 'Whitewater' ~ Whitewater Bear's Breeches

Acanthus x 'Whitewater' ~ Whitewater Bear's BreechesWhitewater Bear's Breeches is a dramatic clump forming perennial with large dark green variegated thistle like foliage mottled with white that may not appear until maturity. The small creamy snapdragon like flowers are enclosed by a spiny white bracts with pink tips arranged in vertical rows on large bright red flower spikes from late spring to mid summer. Flowers best in well drained soils and appreciates afternoon shade in the South. Whitewater has

Whitewater Bear's Breeches is a dramatic clump-forming perennial with large dark green variegated thistle-like foliage mottled with white that may not appear until maturity.  The small creamy snapdragon-like flowers are enclosed by a spiny white bracts with pink tips arranged in vertical rows on large bright red flower spikes from late spring to mid summer.  Flowers best in well-drained soils and appreciates afternoon shade in the South.  Whitewater has good slug resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Regular water.  Cannot tolerate wet soils.  No serious pests or diseases.  Watch for snails and slugs.  Can be an aggressive spreader.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Bergenia, Coral Bells, Foam Flower

IMAGES: Photos by cultivar413, (1) 190615 236 Corona del Mar, Sherman Gardens, (2) 80516 155451 Huntington Art Museum, (3) Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc., Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.