YUCCA whipplei
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YUCCA whipplei
Commonly known as Our Lord's candle
A hardy species with long narrow spine tipped leaves. Greenish-white flower spikes edged pink
£30.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Syn. Hesperoyucca whipplei. Flower spikes to 2m (6ft). World's fastest grower. Inflorescence has acheived 3.5m (11½ft) in 14 days -
Pests & Diseases
Leaf spot, aphids on flowers. -
Place of origin
USA (California, Arizona) Mexico. -
EvergreenGrey-green leaves to 115cm (48in) long in dense tufts
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White
Greenish white -
Bell/LanternPendent, bell-shaped flowers 3.5cm (1½in) long
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Racemes
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardens
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Denticulate
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Linear
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightClump-forming, stemless shrub. Flowers are followed by green capsules 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
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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) -
Scented flowers
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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 Size1m (39in)
1.2m (4ft)
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