The Acanthus mollis ‘Whitewater’ is a striking variant of the classic hogweed, popular for its spectacular white-variegated leaves. Where the common variety is solid green, this hybrid has deeply incised leaves with broad, white edges and splashes.
Here are the most important features:

The plant forms a sturdy clump of about 60-80 cm high. During flowering (June-August), impressive flower spikes shoot up to 120 cm . The flowers are creamy white with purple-pink caps.

It prefers partial shade. Too much bright midday sun can burn the white parts of the foliage, while too much shade will reduce flowering. He requires a fertile, well-drained soil. It is important that the soil does not remain too wet in winter to prevent root rot

The plant is very hardy (up to about -20°C), but in severe frost the leaves above ground die. In the spring it sprouts vigorously again.

Whitewater is a strong grower that can spread via rhizomes, but it is less invasive than the standard Acanthus mollis.

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