Acanthus 'Morning's Candle' - 2026

Acanthus ‘Morning’s Candle’ is a striking perennial valued for its bold foliage and dramatic flower spikes. It forms a mound of glossy, deeply lobed dark green leaves, from which tall, upright stems emerge in summer. These stems are crowned with elegant hooded flowers in shades of soft pink and white, backed by contrasting magenta-purple bracts. The effect is both architectural and ornamental, making it an excellent choice for adding structure to borders and mixed planting schemes.

Thriving in fertile, well-drained soil, Acanthus ‘Morning’s Candle’ performs best in full sun to partial shade. Hardy and reliable, it tolerates periods of drought once established, while still offering a long season of interest with its bold foliage and showy blooms. It is also attractive to pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.