{"product_id":"whitewater-oyster-plant-acanthus-whitewater","title":"Whitewater Oyster Plant - Acanthus 'Whitewater'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhitewater Oyster Plant (\u003cem\u003eAcanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Whitewater') is a compact acanthus with large, ruffled, evergreen leaves heavily patterned in white. In summer it sends up tall white to pale pink flower spikes, taking the plant to about 1.5m high in flower and 1m wide. Gardeners also know acanthus as bear's breeches. It is the architectural leaf plant for borders, shady corners and big containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big, ruffled leaves are heavily patterned in white and stay on the plant all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale pink spikes rise above the leaves through summer, on stems that are pale as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from full sun to part shade and flowers more in full sun, which makes it useful where other perennials sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably drought tolerant and frost hardy, and suited to most soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1m wide in flower, it fits a border or a large pot without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstorey planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under trees and tall shrubs the white pattern lifts a gloomy bed. Give it as much light as the position allows, because the white develops best with more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart as a bold foreground or a focal point among finer leaved perennials in a cottage style border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot shows off the leaf shape. Use a quality potting mix and water regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Whitewater Oyster Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with more flowers in full sun. It copes with deeper shade, though with fewer flowers and less white. It suits most climates if given enough rain or water, and it is frost hardy. In hot, dry inland gardens, give it afternoon shade and water in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits most soils, alkaline soils included, as long as it gets enough water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks until established, after which it is reasonably drought tolerant. Feed once a year with a slow release fertiliser to keep the growth lush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems as required, and tidy any tired leaves at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Whitewater Oyster Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The amount of white marking can vary on young tube stock. The pattern develops as the plant matures and with more light, so plant it in a bright position and give it a season to show its true character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in large pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennial plants for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening in Australia: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the leaves be white straight away?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot always. The white marking on tube stock varies, and it develops as the plant matures and with more light. A bright position gives the best pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall are the flower spikes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant reaches about 1.5m in flower, with white to pale pink spikes through summer. Remove the spent flowers as required to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, large containers show it off well. Choose a big pot, use a quality potting mix and water regularly, with a slow release fertiliser once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787161534783,"sku":"ACA-HYB-WHITEW-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/whitewater-oyster-plant-acanthus-whitewater.jpg?v=1792149123","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/whitewater-oyster-plant-acanthus-whitewater","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}