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Quercus miquihuanensis NJM 05.067
From 3000m alt. on Cerro Peña Nevada, Tamaulipas State, Mexico. A shrubby species to 3m, often smaller, with dense pale brown indumentum on leaf underside. On track above Miquihuana growing with Pinus hartwegii, Nolina sp. and Agave montana etc. Moister at altitude above semi-desert. The first introduction of this recently described rarity.
From 3000m alt. on Cerro Peña Nevada, Tamaulipas State, Mexico. A shrubby species to 3m, often smaller, with dense pale brown indumentum on leaf underside. On track above Miquihuana growing with Pinus hartwegii, Nolina sp. and Agave montana etc. Moister at altitude above semi-desert. The first introduction of this recently described rarity.
Dahlia coccinea F&M 293
Seed for these was found in San Luis Potosi State in Mexico, where they were growing in semi-arid conditions with Agave salmiana and Yucca filifera. Plants reached approx' 2m high in full sun. Flowers seen so far are rich red. Will be fairly hardy over winter given a deep mulch.
Seed for these was found in San Luis Potosi State in Mexico, where they were growing in semi-arid conditions with Agave salmiana and Yucca filifera. Plants reached approx' 2m high in full sun. Flowers seen so far are rich red. Will be fairly hardy over winter given a deep mulch.
Centaurea montana 'Ochroleuca'
Delicate pale yellow cornflowers in early summer over grey foliage. Perennial. Height 60cm. Sun.
Delicate pale yellow cornflowers in early summer over grey foliage. Perennial. Height 60cm. Sun.
Agave montana F&M 221
Truly one of the most exciting plants in Mexico and an absolute gem of an Agave, forming a rosette of variably patterned and variably armed foliage of immense beauty, up to 1.5m across. These, from 3000m in the La Peña Nevada Mountains will be some of the hardiest and easiest Agaves to grow in the UK, given a very well drained site in full sun .
Truly one of the most exciting plants in Mexico and an absolute gem of an Agave, forming a rosette of variably patterned and variably armed foliage of immense beauty, up to 1.5m across. These, from 3000m in the La Peña Nevada Mountains will be some of the hardiest and easiest Agaves to grow in the UK, given a very well drained site in full sun .
Agave salmiana F&M 290
Collected at 2960m alt. in Queretaro, Mexico, these are the highest altitude A. salmiana I have ever seen in Mexico and should represent the hardiest plants of the species, indeed they were growing with A. montana! A variably sized but always attractive and beefy looking moisture tolerant species with sea-green, broad, smooth foliage. A superb choice for the milder parts of the UK climate.
Collected at 2960m alt. in Queretaro, Mexico, these are the highest altitude A. salmiana I have ever seen in Mexico and should represent the hardiest plants of the species, indeed they were growing with A. montana! A variably sized but always attractive and beefy looking moisture tolerant species with sea-green, broad, smooth foliage. A superb choice for the milder parts of the UK climate.
Agave atrovirens var. mirabilis F&M 245
One of the very largest of all Agave, forming extremely handsome rosettes over 4m across and 2.5m high. A gargantuan beast from the cool, moist highlands of east central Mexico, this will undoubtedly possess a certain degree of hardiness, but more importantly it will be very moisture tolerant. Very rare in cultivation and untested here yet. See my website for photos.
One of the very largest of all Agave, forming extremely handsome rosettes over 4m across and 2.5m high. A gargantuan beast from the cool, moist highlands of east central Mexico, this will undoubtedly possess a certain degree of hardiness, but more importantly it will be very moisture tolerant. Very rare in cultivation and untested here yet. See my website for photos.
Agave gracilipes
Collected as seed in W Texas this is one of the rarest hardy species and forms plants to about 1m across composed of many comparatively slim, stiff, blue-green leaves. This species should be hardy to -26c if dry, so like Agave parryi and others, should be fairly easily growable outdoors in the UK in an exceptionally well drained bed.
Collected as seed in W Texas this is one of the rarest hardy species and forms plants to about 1m across composed of many comparatively slim, stiff, blue-green leaves. This species should be hardy to -26c if dry, so like Agave parryi and others, should be fairly easily growable outdoors in the UK in an exceptionally well drained bed.
Agave parryi JCA 1.035.000
One of the hardiest Agaves if given extremely well drained conditions, known to have survived for decades in cold inland gardens in the UK. A beautiful rounded clump of thick, tough, spine-tipped and toothed glaucous leaves, quite different and smaller growing than the common A. americana. For a raised bed in full sun. From Yavapai Co., AZ, USA.
One of the hardiest Agaves if given extremely well drained conditions, known to have survived for decades in cold inland gardens in the UK. A beautiful rounded clump of thick, tough, spine-tipped and toothed glaucous leaves, quite different and smaller growing than the common A. americana. For a raised bed in full sun. From Yavapai Co., AZ, USA.
Agave parryi large form
Seed collected from exceptionally large plants, with rigid, broad leaves in dense rosettes of up to 4ft across at over 7000ft in New Mexico at the North Eastern corner of its natural range. These should cope with cold down to minus 28c if dry, and will do perfectly well outside in the UK in very well drained conditions This is most probably referable to the var. huachucensis.
Seed collected from exceptionally large plants, with rigid, broad leaves in dense rosettes of up to 4ft across at over 7000ft in New Mexico at the North Eastern corner of its natural range. These should cope with cold down to minus 28c if dry, and will do perfectly well outside in the UK in very well drained conditions This is most probably referable to the var. huachucensis.
Agave scabra x americana F&M 310
A natural hybrid often found in the wild, these are from an area with some utterly superb plants. Glaucous to white-glaucous with rough undersides to the foliage and of course vicious teeth, often emerging from teat-like extensions to the leaf edges. Should make plants to about 1m across, and pretty hardy too. These are from W of Cd. Victoria, NE Mexico.
A natural hybrid often found in the wild, these are from an area with some utterly superb plants. Glaucous to white-glaucous with rough undersides to the foliage and of course vicious teeth, often emerging from teat-like extensions to the leaf edges. Should make plants to about 1m across, and pretty hardy too. These are from W of Cd. Victoria, NE Mexico.
Agave lechuguilla
Collected in the Hueco Mts, Texas, this species forms a slim leaved, upright, small plant. Never very big, it is worth experimenting with outside in poor, well drained ground or broken rock. Some forms of this species have proven quite easy and hardy and this should be one of the toughest forms considering its provenance. Very drought tolerant.
Collected in the Hueco Mts, Texas, this species forms a slim leaved, upright, small plant. Never very big, it is worth experimenting with outside in poor, well drained ground or broken rock. Some forms of this species have proven quite easy and hardy and this should be one of the toughest forms considering its provenance. Very drought tolerant.
Manfreda maculosa
Nowadays officially an Agave, this succulent deciduous perennial makes a low rosette of 30cm long leaves, heavily marked and spotted with dark purple-brown. Inflorescences rise in summer to 1.8m with lightly fragrant greenish-white flowers, turning pink over a few days. Easy in a pot over-wintered dry, this is rated as USDA zone 7 in the states.
Nowadays officially an Agave, this succulent deciduous perennial makes a low rosette of 30cm long leaves, heavily marked and spotted with dark purple-brown. Inflorescences rise in summer to 1.8m with lightly fragrant greenish-white flowers, turning pink over a few days. Easy in a pot over-wintered dry, this is rated as USDA zone 7 in the states.
Agave lechuguilla
Collected at Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, at 2700m, this species forms a slim leaved plant and in this case with a central pale green stripe down the middle of each leaf. Never very big, it is worth experimenting with outside in poor, well drained ground or broken rock. Some forms of this species have proven quite easy and hardy. Very drought tolerant.
Collected at Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, at 2700m, this species forms a slim leaved plant and in this case with a central pale green stripe down the middle of each leaf. Never very big, it is worth experimenting with outside in poor, well drained ground or broken rock. Some forms of this species have proven quite easy and hardy. Very drought tolerant.
Agave applanata
A most arresting medium sized species making rosettes of absolutely rigid pale blue leaves to a length of about 1m, lined and tipped with contrasting strong dark teeth. The ends of the dagger-like leaves taper slowly to form a plant of great beauty. Young plants resemble some forms of A. parryi. Hardiness untested as yet. These are from El Limon, Veracruz, Mexico.
A most arresting medium sized species making rosettes of absolutely rigid pale blue leaves to a length of about 1m, lined and tipped with contrasting strong dark teeth. The ends of the dagger-like leaves taper slowly to form a plant of great beauty. Young plants resemble some forms of A. parryi. Hardiness untested as yet. These are from El Limon, Veracruz, Mexico.
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