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Variegated Bear's Breeches

Acanthus 'Whitewater'

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Overview

Acanthus 'Whitewater' is a striking perennial, featuring bold, variegated leaves with splashes of white and cream. This cultivar can reach 3 to 4 feet in height and spread up to 3 feet wide. In summer, it produces pink and cream flower spikes that can rise above the foliage to 4 to 5 feet tall. Preferring partial shade, it's an excellent choice for adding texture and dramatic flair to any garden design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10Type Perennial
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — Acanthus 'Whitewater' is a striking perennial
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — This cultivar can reach 3 to 4 feet in height and spread up to 3 feet wideVariegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — commonly referred to as Variegated Bear's BreechesVariegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — Preferring partial shade, it's an excellent choice for adding texture and dramatic flair to any gardenVariegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — In summer, it produces pink and cream flower spikes that can rise above the foliage to 4 to 5 feet tallVariegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — variegated leaves with splashes of white and cream

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Acanthaceae

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Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — Acanthus 'Whitewater' is a striking perennial
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — This cultivar can reach 3 to 4 feet in height and spread up to 3 feet wide
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — commonly referred to as Variegated Bear's Breeches
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — Preferring partial shade, it's an excellent choice for adding texture and dramatic flair to any garden
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — In summer, it produces pink and cream flower spikes that can rise above the foliage to 4 to 5 feet tall
Variegated Bear's Breeches (Acanthus 'Whitewater') — variegated leaves with splashes of white and cream
Photographs by 2 contributors

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