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Agave americana 'Marginata'

Variegated Century Plant, Century Plant, Maguey

Size

ex 5L pots

Availability: In stock

Regular Price £31.99 Special Price £27.99

Description

Agave americana 'Marginata', the Variegated Century Plant, is one of the most instantly recognised of all the Agaves, familiar to most people from holidays in the Mediterranean. Although not as hardy as the non-variegated form, Agave americana 'Marginata' will survive outdoors in some parts of the UK - particularly in the warmer south and south-west and drier eastern regions providing it has perfect drainage. A raised bed and a substrate consisting largely of grit and gravel is ideal. In needs to be kept as dry as possible and in sudden spells of very cold weather with long extended periods of sub-zero temperatures it is sensible to cover in fleece. A warm, sheltered and sunny aspect is needed. Many grow it in large terracotta containers as a precaution to ensure survival and although it looks great in a container it can never grow to anything resembling its full size which is very large indeed.

Additional Information

Order	Asparagales
Family	Asparagaceae
Sub-Family	Agavoideae
Geographical Origin	Mexico
Cultivation	Full sun. Dry. A very free draining substrate with additional sand, grit and shingle
Eventual Height	2m
Eventual Spread	2-3m - usually smaller in the UK
Hardiness	Down to -8C in well-drained substrate