Agave macroacantha
Agave macroacantha
Special order
These plants are from our supplier in Italy. Shipping is 2-3 weeks from order.
Details
Common name: black-spined agave
Description: A compact, symmetrical agave with narrow, blue-grey leaves forming a tight rosette, each leaf tipped with a striking black spine that contrasts sharply against the pale foliage.
Other benefits: architectural focal point, extremely drought tolerant, low maintenance once established, dramatic black spines against blue-grey leaves
Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.5m x 0.5m (in a container in the UK)
Position: full sun; in the UK best grown in a container and given winter protection or brought under cover
Soil pH: neutral to alkaline; very free-draining
Moisture: well-drained to dry; dislikes winter wet
Winter hardiness: tender; protect from frost
Delivery and Shipping
Tuscan Plants to Order
These plants are from Tuscany and are shipped to order so have a lead time of 2-3 weeks.
Just place your order and we will contact you once they have been received, checked by our nursery team and are ready for your garden!
Product details
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Neutral, Sandy
- Characteristics
- Drought resistant
- SKU
- CNIT364916
Specification correct at time of publishing. Please confirm before ordering.