This rare sub-species of Agave has unusually round, almost tubular, pale-green and cream bicoloured succulent spears, in a dense cluster atop a slender trunk. Indeed, when fully grown it is often mistaken for Yucca aloifolia! The ends of the leaves are adorned with striking black spikes, forming a formidable living fence when it grows in dense colonies at altitude in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla and Veracruz. It is also a principle source of raw material for the distillation of mezcal! ... Learn More

A rare, spectacular form of Agave kerchovei producing a large rosette of pointed, sword shaped leaves with teeth along their margins and a terminal spine. The foliage is green when young and develops a brilliant red hue with maturity. Flowers appear on a tall stalk above the rosette. Happy in either a full sun or part shade position, it is a wonderful feature for rockery or landscape gardens. Can be grown in a large pot to ensure perfect foliage...... ... Learn More

This stunning and very rarely offered agave is instantly recognisable by its unusually slender spears, which are covered in wispy, white hairs. The crown of the rosette can ultimately appear to form a hemispherical dome, and as this plant usually grows alone, it forms a captivating centrepiece. Unlike most other agaves, it it extremely resistant to both drought and harsh frost, as it is usually found at altitudes from 1400 to 2100 m (450 to 7000 ft.) in Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango and Sinaloa, Mexico. ... Learn More

A superb, very-rarely-seen, medium sized agave, the rosettes of which ultimately form incredible spherical 60-120cm balls of countless, needle-like, densely packed slender spears. Native to limited areas in the Puebla region of Mexico, just south east of Mexico City, it is easy to cultivate, and relatively hardy to moderate frost and drought. ... Learn More

Surely one of the neatest and most diminutive of this race, this tiny agave, with delicate, slender, green or bluish-green foliage, looks just like a miniature firework of succulent leaves. A wonderful addition to any rockery or gravel garden, this rare variety was discovered in the slightly more humid forest of central Mexico between 450 and 1500 m (1500 and 5000 ft.) Consequently, it is happy in areas of high rainfall in summer. ... Learn More

A very rare and unusual agave with striking, broad and thick, paddle-shaped, silvery, powdery leaves. The rosette is more compact than other varieties of agave, growing to a maximum of 3ft (1m) however this does not detract from its superb ornamental qualities. Will thrive in any well drained and sunny spot, even tolerating mild frost. It can also make the ultimate display specimen in a large pot. This fantastic variety was discovered along the boundary between Puebla and Oaxaca in southern-central Mexico. ... Learn More

A beautifully compact variety of agave with many thin and densely packed dark green leaves. The crown has very few or no teeth, and is striking with its numerous spiralling leaves. Another rare and exclusive variety, which was first discovered at altitude between southwestern Puebla and northwestern Oaxaca, thus it tolerates light frost and drought. ... Learn More

Agave univittata, commonly known as the Century Plant, is a striking succulent that belongs to the Agavaceae family. Renowned for its robust, symmetrical rosette of spiky leaves, this agave species is a distinctive and resilient presence in arid landscapes. The Century Plant is characterized by its dense rosette of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves. Each leaf is armed with formidable spines along the margins, providing a natural defense against potential threats. The plant's architectural symmetry and the striking blue-green hue of the leaves contribute to its ornamental appeal. Agave univittata is ... Learn More

This spectacular, large, cliff-dwelling Agave from central western Mexico provides a focal point for any garden. Its soft, deeply keeled, light green to pale blue, ascending leaves are curved at the base and strongly recurved towards their delicately drawn-out tip, giving the plant a bold and unique, somewhat spidery appearance. Mature plants produce a huge, unbranched spike that sports thousands of bright yellow flowers, followed by numerous bulbils that can be used for propagation. It will adapt to cultivation anywhere outside the humid tropics where no severe freezes are experienced. In add ... Learn More

Fluffy pale purple to blue flowers from summer through until the autumn will liven up your garden or patio container display. A quick growing and impressive plant with weather resistent flower heads which will go on flowering until the first frosts. ... Learn More

Many narrow spikes of small but numerous, fragrant, five-petalled yellow flowers appear on long stems above basal, potentilla-like leaves. Later, the unusual, softly-spiky seed heads appear. Herbally classed as a bitter herb, it stimulate the production of enzymes and stomach acids, readying the digestive system for the optimum assimilation of nutrients from food. It has long been used to ease conditions of the upper respiratory tract, and can be especially useful when used as a gargle to soothe sore throats. Also known as hairy agrimony, this unusual plant is distributed primarily over the Ko ... Learn More

Large purple-red flowers on tall branching stems adorn this ancient cottage garden plant which was once a welcome sight in cornfields, but is now very rare in the wild. Allow it to naturalise in your garden for a never-ending display year after year. ... Learn More

This wide-canopied tree with a large symmetrical crown and rough wrinkled bark bears attractive, fragrant, whiskery, pink flowers which mature into fleshy pods, sweet to the taste which are much relished by squirrels, horses and cattle. This important honey plant grows to a great age, the leaves folding in rainy weather and also in the evening, hence the name "rain tree" and "five o'clock tree". It is native to the neotropics in South America but is now much naturalised. ... Learn More

In April, spires of sweetly scented, nodding yellow flowers open on strong un-branched stalks, above succulent leaves. These plants grow best in full sun, and in summer prefer dry conditions as it is a winter grower. They are hermaphrodite, having both male and female organs, often being pollinated by insects and do not in fact come from Canada as suggested by their name, but from South Africa. ... Learn More

This exquisite South African bulbous plant has strap shaped basal foliage and racemes of white goblet-like flowers, the tepals of which are striped green and the inner tepals tipped yellow. It is found on the edges of rock sheets, gravel and silt patches and rock grassland up to 2800 meters in the Eastern Mountain Region of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. ... Learn More