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BESCHORNERIA yuccoides 'Flamingo Glow'
Variegated yellow and grey-green strap-shaped leaves
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EvergreenCompact rosettes of lance-shaped, fleshy leaves 50cm (20in), or more, long
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Bracts flamingo-pink and mauve -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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SucculentPerennial succulent
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)Under glass use standard cactus compost in full light -
Full sun
BESCHORNERIA yuccoides 'Flamingo Glow'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowRequires very sharp drainage to avoud roots becoming over-wet. Suitable for a large pot
Pests & DiseasesScale insects
Place of originMexico -
Flower ShapePanicles1-1.5m (3-5ft) longTubular7cm (3in) or more long with spreading lobes
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Beschorneria - Growing Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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