Acanthus mollis ‘Whitewater’ (Variegated Bear’s Breeches)
Acanthus mollis ‘Whitewater’ (Variegated Bear’s Breeches)
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Acanthus mollis ‘Whitewater’ (Bear’s Breeches) is a bold, architectural perennial prized for its striking variegated foliage. Its large, deeply cut leaves feature rich dark green centres edged and splashed with creamy white, creating a luminous effect that brightens garden beds and borders
In summer, tall flower spikes rise above the foliage, displaying elegant pink and cream blooms with distinctive purple bracts. Vigorous and easy to grow, this eye-catching plant is ideal as a feature specimen or planted in groups for dramatic landscape impact

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Mature height
0.9 to 1.2m
Mature width
0.6 to 0.9m
Spacing
0.8 to 1m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous to semi-evergreen
Foliage
Dark green foliage with creamy white variegation, pink and cream flowers with purple bracts
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low, drought tolerant once established and requires minimal care
Root System
Spreading, creeping root system