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YUCCA rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
Forms a large rosette of narrow, grey-blue leaves. Bell-shaped creamy-white flowers borne in panicles on tall stems
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£25.00 each
Plant Details
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Can range in height from 2-5m (6½-16ft). Makes an eyecatching subject for a large container -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids on flowers, leaf spot -
Place of origin
USA (southwestern Texas), northern Mexico -
EvergreenNear-spherical rosette of over 100 spine-tipped leaves to 60cm (24in) long
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped flowers to 5cm (2in) long
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PaniclesErect, branched panicles 30-100cm (12-39in) long
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Fully hardy
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Denticulate
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Linear
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubSlow-growing, tree-like shrub, usually single-trunked and unbranched. Trunk is covered with the soft, grey fibrous remains of old leaf bases. Produces flowers within or just above the leaf rosette
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs -
may cause skin allergy
People
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardensPatio / pot plants
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Soil Conditions
Alkaline / Chalk lovingWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Requires a hot site
Yucca - Growing Guide
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