Agaves

The Agave Plant is a group of over 200 Agave species in the agave genus, all hailing from the desert (or near-desert) regions of South, Central, and North America as well as the Caribbean.

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Agave americans

Is an exotic variety requiring full sun shine to thrive, the more sun it receives the more pronounced the variegation of creamy yellow margins will become. Water only when soil is completely dry as prone to root rot. americans is thought to originate from the semi arid subtropical climates of North East Mexico but is also very suited to coastal areas. As with most Agaves they are virtually disease free. Watch out for those slugs though.

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Agave lophantha quadricolour

Originally from Texas, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands this variety of agave has now naturalised to Mediterranean areas where it grows on sandy hills and limestone soils. Grows best in well drained soils and full sun but will tolerate partial shade as well as dry conditions, but will grow faster with regular summer watering (keep dry in winter).

Their striking architectural appearance and quadricolour makes this plant an ideal choice for all types and sizes of gardens.

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Agave parryi

Also called the ‘Artichoke Agave’ for its dense compact rosettes it has grey-blue leaves with dark spikes tipped edges. Agave parry is surprisingly cold harder and drought resistant as it is native the Arizona , New Mexico and North America, found mostly at an elevation of 4,000-8,000 feet. A perfect plant for pot and gravel borders with a slightly alkaline soil.

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