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PUYA chilensis
Striking stiff leathery mid-green leaves of up to 3 feet in length with spines. Trumpet-shaped yellow or green flowers on a tall spike
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
New growth susceptible to scale insects -
Place of origin
Central Chile -
EvergreenPerennial bromeliad. Spreading, dense, terminal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves with marginal spines.
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubWoody, swollen stem. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) long with green sepals, in loosely branched panicles 1.5m (5ft) 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Puya - Growing Guide
