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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
Full plant information & availability is shown online.
The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
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Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each hour. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order later, and thank you for your patienceYUCCA whipplei
Commonly known as Our Lord's candle
A hardy species with long narrow spine tipped leaves. Greenish-white flower spikes edged pink
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Evergreen - grey-green leaves to 115cm (48in) long.
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White - greenish white -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - clump-forming, stemless shrub. Flowers are followed by green capsules 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Additional Features - 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. -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - pendent, bell-shaped flowers 3.5cm (1½in) long
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Racemes
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - suitable for coastal gardens
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Yucca - Growing Guide
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