AGAVE geminiflora
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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
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects on young growth -
Place of origin
Mexico -
EvergreenDense, 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 -
SpikesNarrow spike reaching 3m (10ft) of up to 1,500 paired flowers
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TrumpetFunnel-shaped to 5cm (2in) long
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Linear
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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SucculentMonocarpic (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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
skin irritant
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