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YUCCA
Commonly known as Spanish bayonet
All Flower AUG-OCT
Genus of about 40 species of rosette-forming or woody-based perennials (some species monocarpic), evergreen shrubs and erect, eventually spreading evergreen trees from hot, dry places such as deserts, sand dunes and plains in North and Central America and the West Indies.
Used mainly as architectural accent plants.
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EvergreenDensely arranged, toothed, dark green leaves to 50cm (20in) long each ending in a sharp, stiff point
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White -
Height8m (26ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubSlow-growing, rounded shrub or small tree with simple or branched stem
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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) -
Full sun
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Pests & DiseasesLeaf spot, aphids on flowers
Place of originSoutheastern USA, Mexico, West Indies -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped, pendent flowers 3cm (1¼in) longPaniclesStout panicles to 45cm (18in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardensTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
May cause skin allergyPeople -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Yucca - Growing Guide
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8m (26ft)
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Buy Varieties of YUCCA
YUCCA filamentosa
Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
dwarfish yucca with white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
leaves with a narrow golden-yellow margin
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard'
green edged leaves with a central pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
yellow-green margined leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA flaccida 'Ivory'
(synonym Ivory Tower) - grey-green leaves with ivory-white stripes and bell-shaped creamy-white flowers in panicles
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA gloriosa
Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily
stiff, strongest spine tipped green leaves. Huge flower spikes of creamy-white flowers when mature
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA gloriosa 'Variegata'
Adam's needle, Candle yucca, Palm lily
yellow margined leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
YUCCA rostrata
tree-like with bluish-green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
YUCCA rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
forms a large rosette of narrow, grey-blue leaves. Bell-shaped creamy-white flowers borne in panicles on tall stems
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
YUCCA whipplei
Our Lord's candle
a hardy species with long narrow spine tipped leaves. Greenish-white flower spikes edged pink
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
