Acanthus hung. ‘White Lips’
Bring architectural elegance to your garden with the Acanthus ‘White Lips’ — a striking perennial known for its bold, glossy foliage and tall spikes of white blooms kissed with soft purple hues. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the summer flowers that appear from May to July, attracting bees and adding timeless beauty to borders and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Reaching around 70 cm in height, this hardy plant thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight, making it a standout feature in both traditional and contemporary gardens.
| Colour | Purple, White |
|---|---|
| Flowering Month | July, June, May |
| Height | 61-90 cm |
| Pollinator | Bee |
| Aspect | Partial Shade, Sunny |
| Condition | Free Draining |
| Suitability | Beds/Borders, Cottage Garden, Foliage Plant, Pollinator, Seaside, Solitary |
The Acanthus ‘White Lips’ is a striking and unique variety of Acanthus plant. It is characterized by its bold, spiny foliage and elegant white flowers. The leaves are deeply lobed and dark green, with a glossy texture that gives the plant a bold, architectural appearance. The most distinctive feature of the Acanthus White Lips is its flower spikes which emerge from the center of the plant with clusters of white, tubular blooms that have a soft purple or pink blush at the base. These flowers are surrounded by large, decorative bracts that add to the plant’s ornamental beauty.
Typically, this plant thrives in well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight. It is often used in garden borders, as well as in Mediterranean or cottage-style landscapes. Acanthus White Lips is a perennial that can grow to a height of around 70cm making it an impressive addition to any garden or floral arrangement. The contrast between the dramatic foliage and the delicate white flowers makes it a favourite in both traditional and contemporary gardening designs.
The Acanthus ‘White Lips’ is a bee loving plant. It blooms typically in the Summer months from May-July. It’s often known for its white and purple appearance.
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