Name: Acanthus 'Whitewater'
SKU: ACAWHI

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	hybrid
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	PP23342
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	7, 8, 9, 10
Growth Habit	Clumping
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	36" / 36" / 48"
Finish Time	Medium (6-8 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July
Growth Rate	Moderate
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	Pink, White
Leaf Color	Green, White
Soil	Tolerant of most soils but prefers it deep, fertile, moist, and well-drained.
pH	5.5 - 7.0
Exposure	Part Shade, Full Shade
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant
Nutritional Needs	100 - 150 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Moderate
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.
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks
Comments	Much more vigorous than 'Tasmanian Angel'. Flower stalks are good for cutting. Plants often emerge in spring with white leaves.
Grower Notes	Plants may not show variegation at the time of shipment.