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YUCCA gloriosa
Commonly known as Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily
Stiff, strongest spine tipped green leaves. Huge flower spikes of creamy-white flowers when mature
£18.50 each
also Large
£60.00 each
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Flower spikes to 2.5m (8ft) -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, aphids on flowers. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenNarrow, stiffly-pointed, arching, blue-green leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
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White
Sometimes purple-tinged 5cm (2in) long in upright panicles. -
Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardens
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubErect shrub with a stout stem, simple at first, later sparsely branched.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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