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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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AGAVE geminiflora
Commonly known as Century plant, Twin flowered agave
Stiff, narrow, flexible leaves, dark green in colour. Flowers formed in pairs
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - dense, basal rosette of very narrow, smooth, pliable leaves to 60cm (24in) long with fine filaments along the edges
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Red - reddish -
Yellow - yellow-green -
Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Succulent - monocarpic (dies after flowering although can grow for many years before flowering). Can produce offsets
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - scale insects on young growth -
Place of origin - Mexico -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - narrow spike reaching 3m (10ft) of up to 1,500 paired flowers
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Trumpet - funnel-shaped to 5cm (2in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf shape - Linear - see photos above -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
Agave - Growing Guide
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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