Agave parryi var. huachucensis ‘Wakefield’ (Giant Huachuca Agave) Plant

Description

Agave parryi var. huachucensis ‘Wakefield’ is a striking cultivar of the Parry’s agave, prized for its bold form, symmetry, and cold hardiness. It is a slow-growing, compact succulent that adds architectural beauty to desert-style gardens and rock landscapes.

Agave parryi var. huachucensis ‘Wakefield’ are a dense, symmetrical rosette with a classic agave silhouette. The rosettes grow up to 60–90 cm tall and wide. The leaves are broad, blue-grey to silver leaves with defined edges, tipped with dark terminal spines. The blooms are rare, and only once at maturity (after many years), producing a tall flowering stalk with yellow flowers. The ‘Wakefield’ selection is noted for its particularly robust form and attractive coloration.

This agave is excellent for xeriscaping, rock gardens, containers, or as a focal specimen.

• Common Name.

Wakefield Giant Parry’s Century Plant

• Specifications.

Seed Grown Plant
Bare Rooted

 

Ideal Growing Conditions.

Agave parryi is a tolerant plant, it can be placed in direct sunlight or shade and requires minimal watering.  It thrives in highly porous, sandy potting soil, and should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Repotting annually in the spring is recommended.

Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base with gloves and long sleeves (spines are sharp!). Remove offsets (“pups”) from the base to control spread or replant them.

Pests and Diseases: Agave parryi are generally low-maintenance but can be affected by Agave snout weevil (borers into the base), Mealybugs or scale insects on leaves. Ensure good airflow and drainage to prevent rot or infestations.

Soil: You need a high quality potting mix, not a pre-bagged product such as you find at Bunnings etc, try a landscaping place. However, as I am not local to you I still can’t say if they have good quality or not. You are looking for well composted pine bark and large particles. This ensures air flow to the roots and good drainage. When time to re-pot, select a pot one size up ONLY and ensure it has many holes for good drainage.

Fertiliser: We recommend and use Yates Nutricote Standard Black 270 Day Controlled Release Fertiliser however any good quality slow release fertiliser will do. We also stock an Australian Made liquid indoor fertiliser The Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food which is easy to use and odourless.

 

 

We cannot send plants to Western Australia & Tasmania due to restrictions.

 

We strongly recommended to select Express Post shipping for all plant orders to minimise the transit time.

 

 

Interested in Agave’s? Have a look at our other products

Agave parrasana (Cabbage Head Agave) Plant

Agave tequilana (Blue Agave) Plant

Agave potatorum ‘Purple Haze’ (Purple Haze Agave) Plant

 

 

 

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