Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

This vigorous, variegated Acanthus has striking, bold leaves with deeply cut white margins and splashing on the leaves. It forms a large clump with 4' tall showy flower stalks with pink and cream flowers in summer. This was bred with Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' for vigor, more hardiness, and heat and humidity tolerance.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 36″ / 36″ / 48″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom time(s): June, July

Common Name	Acanthus
Family	Acanthaceae
Genus	Acanthus
species	--
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP23342
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June, July
Flower Color	Pink, White
Foliage Color	Green, White
Dormancy	--
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Growth Habit	Mounding
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	7, 8, 9, 10
How Different?	Much more vigorous than 'Tasmanian Angel' - longer leaves, more cut, more evergreen, and longer petioles.
Landscape Value	Great bold accent in the shade garden, perennial border or areas that are difficult to grow in, as this is a tough plant. Flower stalks are good for cutting.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	36" / 36" / 48"
Soil (Garden)	Tolerant of most soils, but prefers it deep, fertile, moist, and well-drained.
Water (Garden)	Moderate
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant
Comments	Much more vigorous than 'Tasmanian Angel'. Flower stalks are good for cutting. Plants often emerge in spring with white leaves.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
EC	0.5 – 1.0
pH	5.5 – 7.0
Fertility Needs	100 – 150 ppm
Notes	Plants may not show variegation at the time of shipment.
Finish Time to 4"	6 – 8 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	Long Day