Agave x arizonica is an extremely rare species native to Arizona only discovered in 1960 where it was found growing on the rocky slopes in Central Arizona north of Phoenix between Payson and Tonto. Most likely a natural hybrid between Agave chrysantha and Agave toumeyana var. Bella it is a highly ornamental Agave rarely more[…]
Agave ‘Ferox’ is a naturally occuring form of Agave salmiana from the dry and arid regions of Mexico. In my experience Agave ‘Ferox’ is one of the most spectacular large Agaves that we cultivate. Contrary to popular belief, ‘Ferox’ is pretty hardy, given a little protection from winter wet. ‘Ferox’ will happily sail through -9°[…]
Agave americana the most obvious agave naturalised throughout the Mediterranean often along roadsides and waste ground where it can reach impressive sizes. The long narrow bluish grey leaves reaching 150cm or more long, whilst the flower spikes reach for the sky 3-4m high. Quite a variable in habit but always adaptable and easy to grow. Agave[…]
Beschorneria yuccoides is another outrageous member of the Agave family which we have we wouldn’t be without in the garden. Beschorneria yuccoides is a lush spiky looking but soft to touch exotic-looking Mexican native boasting long, arching sword-shaped leaves which form a bold and vibrant clump. Followed in summer by chunky flower stems rising a[…]
Furcraea macdougalii is one of the most impressive plants in the Agave family and although tender, can be container grown in the UK to great effect, if offered winter protection. Â Forming a large rosette of glaucous blue-green narrow leaves which can reach up to 6ft long, it will eventually form a trunk and in the[…]
Another outrageous member of the Agave family which we have welcomed into the Big Plant range. This wonderfully exotic-looking Mexican native boasts long, arching sword-shaped leaves which form a bold and vibrant clump. Â The foliage is a rich green with a fabulous cream-white central stripe. Where do flamingos come into this you may wonder? Â Well[…]
Dasylirion longissimum ‘Quadrangula’ is a robust arid growing plant almost grass like when young eventually forming a trunk as it matures originating from northern Mexico. They are not related to grasses being botanically similar to the  Agave family to which they share their native habitat. To us look much more like the rare Grass trees[…]
