glossy green leaves before changing to a distinctive purple colour in Autumn

planted in a moist soil that is well-drained

mid-green leaves which sit beneath short stems carrying rounded clusters of vibrant blue trumpet-shaped flowers which bloom around mid-Summer and can last until the early Autumn

pots and garden borders

These brilliant plants will thrive in full sun or partial shade

Acanthus 'Whitewater' GA-Climbers glossy green leaves before changingAcanthus Whitewater, known commonly as Bear's breeches, is a stunning herbaceous perennial with a vigorous, upright growing habit and large, dark green and white variegated leaves. In Summer, this plant produces tall purple bracts adorned with white, trumpet shaped flowers. Acanthus are wonderful, low maintenance plants. They can tolerate full sun to full shade, but will flower most prolifically in full or partial sun. This plant requires good