The Mangave 'Colour Trio Collection' showcases three stunning varieties of these hybrid succulents, each offering unique colours and forms. Combining the architectural beauty of an Agave with the rapid growth of a Manfreda, Mangaves make striking additions to conservatories or patio pots. This hybrid plant, a cross between Agave and Manfreda, outshines its Agave parent with faster growth, a more compact rosette, and a lack of sharp spikes. With fleshy, evergreen leaves, each bordered by delicate spines, Mangaves form bold and eye-catching silhouettes. These hardy succulents are drought-tolerant and require minimal watering. While they thrive outdoors in mild winter areas like coastal and city gardens, they should be brought indoors to a frost-free space like a greenhouse or conservatory in colder climates. Use them as a dramatic focal point or pair them with other succulents and tropical plants for an unforgettable display. The Mangave 'Colour Trio Collection' includes the following varieties: Mangave Pineapple Express: A dense rosette of blue-green leaves adorned with striking burgundy spots, crowned with a central spike that resembles a pineapple top. Height: 40cm (16in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Mangave Blazing Saddles: A bold, spiky plant with concentric star-shaped rosettes, featuring heavily marbled deep maroon spots on pale green leaves. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 35cm (14in). Mangave Frosted Elegance: Glaucous-blue, arching leaves marked with a soft green central stripe, giving this variety a shimmering, frosted appearance. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 35cm (14in).
Growing Information
Grow Mangave in a container using very free-draining soil or cactus compost. Grow in full sun outside or within a few metres of a south-facing window in a conservatory/glasshouse maintaining a temperature of 8° - 32°C (46° - 90°F). Mangave can be grown outdoors in the UK between spring and summer as a patio plant or planted in a free-draining, sunny border as perennial bedding.
Water regularly in summer but allow the compost to almost completely dry out between waterings following a 'drenches between droughts' regime. Feed every 2 months in the growing season with a cactus fertiliser. Keep dry in winter. Except in very mild areas they will need to be brought indoors over winter.
Repot every 3 years or so, moving up into a pot just slightly bigger than the previous one. Mangaves can be propagated very easily from offsets that form around the base.
