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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: [A. guiengola 'Marginata'] |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Agave guiengola 'Creme Brulee' (Creme Brulee Century Plant) - This succulent will likely grow slowly to form open rosettes to 3 feet tall by 4 feet wide with few massively thick, white-green glaucous leaves with broad cream margins. Along the edge of the 18-24+ inch long leaves there are many dark-colored teeth which contrast well against the cream bands with the tip of the leaf tapering down to a brown terminal spine. Like the non-variegated species, this plant is likely to produce a 5 to 6 foot tall spike with pale yellow flowers though we have not seen this plant flower. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate only occasionally in coastal gardens to regularly in hotter inland gardens. Protect from temperatures below 25 degrees F. to avoid disfiguring the foliage. A stunning plant for large containers or planted in a protected spot in the succulent garden. This name was applied by Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery to the cultivar Agave guiengola 'Marginata' as this Latinized cultivar name is invalid. We thank Tony for sharing this plant with us.
The information about Agave guiengola 'Creme Brulee' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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