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    YUCCA flaccida 'Ivory'
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    YUCCA flaccida 'Ivory'

     AWARD
    (synonym Ivory Tower) - grey-green leaves with ivory-white stripes and bell-shaped creamy-white flowers in panicles
     
    Plant Details
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids on flowers, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      USA (New Jersey to Florida). Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Basal rosettes of leaves to 55cm (22in) long, fringed with straight or curly threads
    • Cream
    • Bell/Lantern
      Nodding, bell-shaped, 5cm (2in) long
    • Panicles
      Upright panicles to to 1.5m (5ft), or more
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
      Dark blue-green
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      55cm (22in)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Clump-forming, almost stemless shrub
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      55cm (22in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for coastal gardens
      Patio / pot plants
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Soil Conditions
      Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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