AGAVE geminiflora

Commonly known as Century plant, Twin flowered agave

Stiff, narrow, flexible leaves, dark green in colour. Flowers formed in pairs

AGAVE geminiflora

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£20.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

3 Litre

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Evergreen
Dense, basal rosette of very narrow, smooth, pliable leaves to 60cm (24in) long with fine filaments along the edges
Red
Reddish
Yellow
Yellow-green
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
1m (39in)
Succulent
Monocarpic (dies after flowering although can grow for many years before flowering). Can produce offsets
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Additional Features
Architectural interest
Pests & Diseases
scale insects on young growth
Place of origin
Mexico
Flower Shape
Spikes - narrow spike reaching 3m (10ft) of up to 1,500 paired flowers
Trumpet
funnel-shaped to 5cm (2in) long
Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plants
Rockery (inc alpine)
Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Neutral to acid soil
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil