Agave 'Cornelius'

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Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent

A slow-growing perennial which is unlikely to flower. It makes a rosette of thick leaves with sharp teeth along all its edges with a solid cone of new leaves at the centre. The leaves are blue-green with pale yellow edges and makes a bright focal point whereever it grows

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand, Chalk

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Agave can be perennial or monocarpic succulents, forming rosettes of usually rigid, fleshy, spiny-edged leaves, with funnel-shaped flowers in racemes or panicles often much taller than the rosettes
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot in full sun. It needs barely any water. Provide winter protection, or grow in a container and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate from offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free