Furcraea parmentieri Bournemouth, England

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-15'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Furcraea parmentieri Bournemouth, England plant details

Furcraea parmentieri Bournemouth, England is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Furcraea parmentieri Bournemouth, England

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Furcraea parmentieri Bournemouth, England

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vigorous huge yuccoid plant, strap-like leaves, terminal flower spike to 40'! 20 °F at least. This selection from a plant that flowered in Bournemouth, England is very similar, perhaps identical to the Furcraea parmentieri Walnut Creek, California. So far my nursery plants seem to be developing exactly the same. Preliminary results from the November 2006 freeze suggest this one might be hardier to cold than the California form, but the ultimate verdict is still out - try it and let me know!