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AGAVE americana
Commonly known as Century plant, Pulque
Large architectural grey leaves with spines, suitable for sheltered hot dry sunny locations
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBasal rosettes of spreading, spine-tipped and spiny-margined, grey-green leaves often to 2m (6½ft) long.
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Yellow
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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SucculentMonocarpic (dies after flowering although can grow for many years before flowering). Can produce offsets
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sun
AGAVE americana
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plantsPests & DiseasesScale insects especially on new growth.Place of originMexico.
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Flower ShapePaniclesSpreading panicles to 8m (26ft) tallTrumpetFunnel-shaped, short-tubed flowers 9-10cm (3½-4in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilUnder glass use cactus compost - full light.
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritant(People & Pets)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20