Bear's breech 'Whitewater' Acanthus 'Whitewater' (v)

ABOUT
An herbaceous perennial, to 1.5m high, with large, deeply cut, variegated dark-green leaves covered with white splashes. In summer, erect flower stems bear white, funnel-shaped flowers with hood-like purple bracts
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Acanthaceae
Synonyms
bear's breech 'Whitewater'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants
Propogation
Propagate by division or by root cuttings
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem
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