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Succulents
| | Aeonium arboreum Schwarzkopf
|  | A perennial succulent with several stems bearing rosettes of very dark purple foliage and gold yellow flowers on mature plants in the spring. Height 60cms with a spread in the region of 90cms. Plant in sun or light shade in a very well drained soil. Protect from frost. |
| | Price each - £6.50 | | |
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| | Agave americana
|  | Evergreen succulent, with rosettes of blue-green fleshy leaves with a sharp tip to the end of each leaf. Height and spread 2m. Tall flower spikes are produced on mature specimens. Plant in a container, or in the ground, in very well drained soil (mix in grit if necessary) in a sunny site. Agaves are slow growing, and must be kept dry in winter. Withstands hard frosts when mature but protect from severe cold. Specimens available. |
| | Price each - £12.95 | | |
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| | Agave chrysantha
|  | A hardy succulent from Arizona with many inward facing spines and a nasty tip spine, borne on leaves that can reach 1m long and 10cms wide. These leaves are a grey to a deep green colour. As the plant ages a dramatic flower spike appears with umbels of bright golden yellow flowers. This spike can reach 4 –6m high. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil adding plenty of grit if necessary. Height 1 –2 m with a spread of 1.5 –2m. |
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| | Agave ferox
|  | Evergreen succulent, forms a stemless rosette of thorny fleshy green leaves. Height and spread to 1.5m (4ft) When mature produces greenish yellow flowers on tall erect, then spreading panicles. Plant in full sun in very well drained soil, add grit to soil. Will need protection from severe frost. |
| | Price each - £12.00 | | |
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| | Agave havardiana
|  | Hardy in well-drained gravel/grit- mixed soil, in full sun. Toothed fleshy red-tipped green-yellow leaves and flower spikes up to 2m on mature plants in summer. Avoid centre of plant becoming too wet. |
| | Price each - £12.00 | | |
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| | Agave palmeri
|  | A hardy well armed variety from Arizona with pale green leaves covered with sharp spines and a long terminal spine on the end of each leaf. A 4-5m tall flower spike of greenish yellow flowers occurs after many years. Height and spread 1-1.5m. Plant in full sun in a very well drained soil or in a pot. |
| | Price each - £12.00 | | |
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| | Aloe ecklonis
|  | A very hardy Aloe from South Africa but must have very free draining soil, If necessary add grit when planting. Produces little or no stem and dull green leaves to 40cms. Long. These are spotted on the lower surface and have toothed margins. Flowers vary from red to yellow. Harmful if eaten. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Aloe ferox
|  | South African succulent growing on a single stem with fleshy grey-green leaves and panicles of tubular orange-red flowers in summer. Height 2-3m. Spread 1.5m. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from hard frost. Harmful if eaten. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
| | Aloe fosteri
|  | This is one of the most beautiful varieties of spotted Aloes from South Africa. It can reach a height of 60cms with a spread of up to 1m. Brightly coloured flowers ranging in colour from yellow, orange, to scarlet, similar to candy sticks, appear in the autumn making this a very exotic looking plant. Plant in very well drained soil in full sun. Also a very useful container plant. Hardy to about minus 5 degrees but protect from severe frosts with fleece. Harmful if eaten. |
| | Price each - £9.50 | | |
| | Aloe humilis
(Dune Hedgehog Aloe)
|  | This small stemless variety from South Africa divides to form densely tufted groups of several dozen plants. The leaves of the rosettes have white tubercles and soft white prickles with red to orange flowers 30cms tall in spring. Grow in very well drained soil adding plenty of grit, in full sun. Alternatively grow in pots and containers in gritty compost. In our experience hardy to minus 4 degrees C so far. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Aloe maculata
|  | A hardy, usually stemless Aloe from South Africa. It should be able to stand temperatures as low as minus 7 degrees for short periods as long as it is planted in a very free draining soil, if necessary add grit when planting. Leaves are spotted and have sharp marginal teeth. Flower colour can range from red, orange to yellow. Harmful if eaten. |
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| | Aloe mutabilis
|  | An outstanding high altitude South African Aloe. Good resistance to occasional frosts in the region of minus 5 degrees. Forms a clumping plant up to 1.5m wide with trailing stems up to 1m long. Yellow to red, red hot poker type flowers are produced on 1m tall stems in the late winter to early spring. Grow in a container for the conservatory or in the garden, in either case it must have very free draining soil. Harmful if eaten. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Aloe pratensis
|  | From South Africa this Aloe usually branches from the base to form groups up to six with grey-green leaves with brown soft pointed spines on the undersides and triangular spines on the leaf edges. Rose red flowers on 60cm long spikes compliment dense rosulate leaves in the spring. One of the better Aloes for a heavy soil and can take severe cold. |
| | Price each - £8.95 | | |
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| | Aloe reitzii
|  | A South African Aloe that should stand temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees easily. Normally growing as a single stemless rosette to about 1.3m high. The leaves are long and broad. Reddish brown teeth along the leaf margins. Tall flowering spikes in the summer are covered in dark red flowers, which age to yellow. Flowers are tubed shaped. Plant in full sun in a very free draining soil. |
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| | Aloe striatula
|  | Hardy succulent with orange yellow flowers in early summer and a bushy branching habit. Height and spread 1m. Full sun, must have very well drained soil, add grit when planting. Has survived minus 7 degrees C. on our nursery. Makes a wonderful tub plant. Harmful if eaten. |
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| | Beaucarnia recurvata Syn Nolina recurvata
(The Pony Tail Plant)
|  | Evergreen palm like tree with a flask-shaped base and erect trunk which eventually branches. Rosettes of mid-green recurved leaves and panicles of tiny mauve-tinted creamy-white flowers in summer. Height 4- 8m. Spread 2-4m. Outdoors grow in sharply drained soil in full sun. Indoors in full light. Best in a conservatory. Protect from hard frost. |
| | Price each - £9.95 | | |
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| | Beschorneria septentrionalis
|  | A rare plant with similar features to Beschornea yuccoides but less branched. Green tipped red flowers are borne on a long flower spike in the summer. Forms a clump of soft rosettes 1.2m tall by 1.5m wide. The flower spike can reach up to 1.8m. Plant in rich but well drained soil in full sun. Hardy to about minus 9 degrees once established |
| | Price each - £7.95 | | |
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| | Beschorneria yuccoides Quicksilver
|  | The sword like grey green leaves of this wonderful plant develop a silver sheen in full sun. In summer a large flower spike of red and pink with green. This species is polycarpic which means that the rosette does not die after flowering. Height 1.8m with a spread of 1.5 - 2m. Plant in fertile well drained soil in full sun. Hardy to about -8°C. |
| | Price each - £14.95 | | |
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| | Beschornia yuccoides
|  | A wonderful exotic flowering plant from Mexico with a 1.2m tall reddish panicle covered in funnel shaped bright green reddish flowers in the summer. Wide lanceolate blue green leaves are up to 70cms long and have fine teeth along the margin. This species is polycarpic, which means that the rosette does not die after flowering. Height 1.8m with a spread of 1.5 – 2m. Plant in fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Hardy to about minus 10 degrees C. |
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| | Dasylirion longissimum
(Mexican Grass Plant)
|  | This exotic looking spikey succulent has stiff, slightly fleshy, olive green leaves up to 1.5m long. These eventually form a trunk after many years 1-2m high with a spread of 1.5m. In hot years a tall flower spike with bell shaped white flowers is produced in the summer. Must have very well drained soil with plenty of grit and full sun to grow well. Can also be grown in containers. Hardy with us to about minus 6 degrees. In shape and form it resembles a spiky Yucca. |
| | Price each - £10.95 | | |
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| | Dasylirion wheeleri
|  | Evergreen palm-like plant, with grey-green narrow sword-like toothed leaves. Slow-growing with an ultimate height of 1.5-2m. Plant in full sun in very well drained soil. Drought-resistant. Should be able to withstand temperatures as low as minus 3 degrees C |
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| | Dasyliron texanum
|  | A stunning architectural plant for the succulent garden that forms a rosette of rigid to reflexed thin arching leaves 70 – 130cms long with small curved teeth on a short trunk after many years. Plant in very free draining soil adding grit for extra drainage in a sunny warm spot. Can be grown in containers or tubs in John Innes no 3 with plenty of extra drainage. Hardy to minus 15 degrees when established. Protect from hard frosts when small. |
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| | Dracena draco
(Dragons Blood Tree)
|  | From the Canary Islands this plant gets its name from the dark red sap. This fantastic tree has stiff 60 –100cms long sword shaped leaves. Eventually forms a grotesque woody trunk. Berries are produced in the summer. Withstands light frosts but needs to be grown in containers in colder areas and bought inside for the winter. Plant in very well drained soil in full sun. Mulch well for frost protection and fleece when hard frosts are forecast. |
| | Price each - £24.95 | | |
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| | Fasicularia pitcairnifolia
|  | A wonderful plant for the succulent garden, a member of the Bromelaid family from southern Chile. Gives the appearance of a large clump of grass whose centre turns a bright pillar-box red in autumn after many plants have finished their flowering season. Slow growing, spread 75-100cm, height 60cm, plant with Yuccas, Agaves and other succulents in extremely well drained soil adding plenty of grit for drainage in full sun. Hardy to minus 10 degrees centigrade. |
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| | Furcrae selloa marginata
|  | An evergreen succulent plant that will need to be overwintered in a greenhouse or conservatory but makes a fascinating foliage plant in a pot outside during spring and summer. The variegated leaves can grow to 1.2m long forming a structural sword like plant to 1.5m high and 2m wide. Grow in full sun in a very well drained compost and keep dry in the winter. |
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| | Furcraea longaeva
|  | Perennial yucca-like plant with green sword-shaped leaves that are not vicious, as there are no spines on the leaf tips. White flower spikes are produced on mature plants in summer reaching to 3-4m. These flowers are followed by bulbils. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Protect from hard frost. Height and spread to about 1.5m. |
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| | Yucca carnerosana
(Giant Dagger)
|  | This architectural plant forms an immense rosette of very stout 1m long deep green very stiff leaves that are wide at the base and taper to a sharp point. Slowly forms a trunk that usually is completely clothed in the old dead leaves to add to the desert look effect. Grow in extremely well drained soil in full sun or grow in pots and containers. Protect from prolonged severe frosts, hardy to minus 10 degrees in the right conditions. |
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| | Yucca Colour Guard
|  | A hardy evergreen, exotic looking plant with yellowish cream and green variegated foliage forming a rosette with 70cms long leaves and 1m tall spikes of ivory flowers in late summer to autumn. A very attractive plant for succulent and exotic borders or for growing in tubs and pots. Plant in very well drained soil in full sun. |
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| | Yucca elata
|  | A stunning hardy evergreen with narrow grass like gracefully arching leaves that forms a full dense rounded rosette on top of a slowly forming single trunk. After many years it will branch to form a tree Yucca. Height can be between 1.8m to 4.6m. Hardy to minus 10 degrees C. Fragrant bell shaped white flowers appear on long stalks in late summer. Plant in full sun in very well drained soil adding extra grit for drainage. Also makes a great container plant. |
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| | Yucca filamentosa
(Adams Needle Yucca)
|  | Hardy evergreen shrub that forms a large clump of spiky green leaves with white flower spikes in summer. Height with spike 1 to 2m spread 1.5 to 2m. Plant in full sun, in very well drained soil. Makes a useful tub plant. A very good plant for coastal planting as it is tolerant of salt winds. |
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| | Yucca flaccida Golden Sword
|  | A tough, salt wind hardy, evergreen shrub with bright green and yellow variegated foliage. Forms a clump of growth about 1m high. Long flower spikes with white flowers appear in late summer. Plant in full sun in well drained soil Grows well in tubs and pots. |
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| | Yucca glauca
(Not currently in season)
|  | An evergreen shrub with a low, sometimes prostrate trunk. Has a large head of leaves 1-1.5m across. Long narrow green leaves are edged white. Flowers are a greenish white. This is a hardy Yucca that grows well in full sun in most garden soils as long as they are free draining. Height 1 to 1.5m. |
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| | Yucca glauca radiosa
|  | One of the hardiest Yuccas available. Stout narrow leaves 60cms long with sharp points form an architectural shaped specimen. The plant will eventually form a short stout trunk. In autumn a 1.8m tall spike of bell shaped fragrant greenish white flowers appear lasting well into the winter. Height from 50cm to 1.5m with a spread of 60cms to 1m. Grow in full sun in very well drained soil or in pots and containers. |
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| | Yucca rigida
|  | A hardy, sparsely branching variety from North Mexico that can reach 2.5-4m (8-12ft.) The trunks are covered in a light brown thatch of old dead leaves. The 1m long leaves are many and narrow, being bluish green in colour and very stiff, with tiny teeth along the margins. These leaves create a beautiful rounded shape. A 1m tall flower spike of white flowers appears in late summer. Plant in full sun in very well drained soil. |
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| | Yucca torreyi
|  | A bushy clumping Yucca with large heads of ivory-cream flowers in the summer. Grow in full sun in a free draining soil. Good for planting in coastal situations. An excellent plant for creating an exotic feel to virtually any garden. Protect from severe frost. Similar in hardiness to Yucca rostrata |
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For further information please contact:
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Breage, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9PS
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