Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Most loved for its dramatic variegated foliage and bold architectural form that creates strong visual impact in dry landscapes.
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About this tree
About this tree
- Mature height
- 1.5m to 2m
- Mature width
- 2m to 3m
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ is the yellow-edged Century Plant. Each broad blue-grey leaf is banded down both margins in creamy yellow, and the teeth sit within that pale band, which sharpens the outline of the rosette. The variegation holds its colour all year and does not revert in ordinary garden conditions.
Full sun brings out the strongest margin colour, although variegated tissue can scorch in extreme inland heat and appreciates afternoon shade above 40 degrees. Drainage matters far more than soil type. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year, drought tolerance is high, and light to moderate frost is handled once established.
Allow 1.5 to 2 metres in height and 2 to 3 metres in spread. It suits Mediterranean gardens, rockeries, dry borders, coastal frontages and oversized containers. The spined tips and toothed edges mean it wants a setback from footpaths. Where a bed needs one plant to do all the work, this is a straightforward answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Agave americana ‘Marginata’
What is Agave americana ‘Marginata’?
It is the yellow-edged Century Plant, a variegated form of Agave americana with broad blue-grey leaves banded in creamy yellow down both margins. The teeth sit within the pale band, which sharpens the outline of the rosette. Everything else about it, the form, the terminal spine and the toughness, matches the plain species.
How big does the Variegated Century Plant grow?
Expect about 1.5 to 2 metres in height and 2 to 3 metres in spread at maturity, with offsets extending the clump beyond that over the years. If it flowers, the spike will rise several metres above the rosette, so avoid planting it directly beneath low eaves, awnings or power lines.
Does Agave ‘Marginata’ need sun or shade?
Full sun gives the strongest yellow margins and the tightest rosette. In shade the variegation fades and the leaves stretch and flop. The exception is extreme inland heat above 40 degrees, where the pale margin tissue can scorch and a few hours of afternoon shade is worth having for the look of the plant.
Is Agave ‘Marginata’ drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it is genuinely dry tolerant and will hold through an Australian summer with no irrigation at all. It stores water in the leaves and prefers to run dry between soakings. The real risk on any site is the opposite problem: heavy soil that stays wet, which rots the crown and the roots.
Can it be planted near paths and driveways?
Keep it back. The terminal spine is hard enough to cause a puncture wound and the marginal teeth catch clothing and skin. Allow at least 1.5 metres between the rosette and any path, driveway edge, seating area or play space. In tight courtyards the smaller variegated agaves are the safer choice.
Does Agave ‘Marginata’ produce offsets?
Yes, it pups readily from the base and from short underground runners, forming a colony over time. Where a single clean specimen is wanted, cut the offsets away at the base with a spade each spring. Removed pups strike easily if they are left to callus for a week and then potted into a succulent mix.
How do I care for the Variegated Century Plant?
Plant into free-draining soil in full sun, water occasionally over the first summer and then rely on rainfall. Do not fertilise in the ground. Wear gloves and eye protection when working near it. Remove tired lower leaves at the base and cut the flower spike down after the rosette has finished.
Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 1.5m to 2m
- Mature width
- 2m to 3m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Agave americana ‘Marginata’
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ is the yellow-edged Century Plant. Each broad blue-grey leaf is banded down both margins in creamy yellow, and the teeth sit within that pale band, which sharpens the outline of the rosette. The variegation holds its colour all year and does not revert in ordinary garden conditions.
Full sun brings out the strongest margin colour, although variegated tissue can scorch in extreme inland heat and appreciates afternoon shade above 40 degrees. Drainage matters far more than soil type. Growth is 20 to 40 centimetres a year, drought tolerance is high, and light to moderate frost is handled once established.
Allow 1.5 to 2 metres in height and 2 to 3 metres in spread. It suits Mediterranean gardens, rockeries, dry borders, coastal frontages and oversized containers. The spined tips and toothed edges mean it wants a setback from footpaths. Where a bed needs one plant to do all the work, this is a straightforward answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Agave americana ‘Marginata’
What is Agave americana ‘Marginata’?
It is the yellow-edged Century Plant, a variegated form of Agave americana with broad blue-grey leaves banded in creamy yellow down both margins. The teeth sit within the pale band, which sharpens the outline of the rosette. Everything else about it, the form, the terminal spine and the toughness, matches the plain species.
How big does the Variegated Century Plant grow?
Expect about 1.5 to 2 metres in height and 2 to 3 metres in spread at maturity, with offsets extending the clump beyond that over the years. If it flowers, the spike will rise several metres above the rosette, so avoid planting it directly beneath low eaves, awnings or power lines.
Does Agave ‘Marginata’ need sun or shade?
Full sun gives the strongest yellow margins and the tightest rosette. In shade the variegation fades and the leaves stretch and flop. The exception is extreme inland heat above 40 degrees, where the pale margin tissue can scorch and a few hours of afternoon shade is worth having for the look of the plant.
Is Agave ‘Marginata’ drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it is genuinely dry tolerant and will hold through an Australian summer with no irrigation at all. It stores water in the leaves and prefers to run dry between soakings. The real risk on any site is the opposite problem: heavy soil that stays wet, which rots the crown and the roots.
Can it be planted near paths and driveways?
Keep it back. The terminal spine is hard enough to cause a puncture wound and the marginal teeth catch clothing and skin. Allow at least 1.5 metres between the rosette and any path, driveway edge, seating area or play space. In tight courtyards the smaller variegated agaves are the safer choice.
Does Agave ‘Marginata’ produce offsets?
Yes, it pups readily from the base and from short underground runners, forming a colony over time. Where a single clean specimen is wanted, cut the offsets away at the base with a spade each spring. Removed pups strike easily if they are left to callus for a week and then potted into a succulent mix.
How do I care for the Variegated Century Plant?
Plant into free-draining soil in full sun, water occasionally over the first summer and then rely on rainfall. Do not fertilise in the ground. Wear gloves and eye protection when working near it. Remove tired lower leaves at the base and cut the flower spike down after the rosette has finished.
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 1.5m to 2m
- Mature width
- 2m to 3m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (slow to moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Planting Your Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant works in an:
Is Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant Evergreen or Deciduous?
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 1.5m to 2m
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (slow to moderate).
Growth Rate of Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year (slow to moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant
Is Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant frost tolerant?
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant Flower?
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ rarely flowers until fully mature, when it produces a towering spike of yellow-green blooms. While infrequent, the flowering display is dramatic and highly architectural, with the plant primarily valued for its bold variegated foliage and sculptural form.
Does Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Is Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant an Australian Native Tree?
No
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant is Native to Mexico and arid regions of Central America, where Agave americana grows naturally in dry rocky landscapes and desert environments.
What is the Wildlife Value of Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant ?
Its mature flower spikes provide a nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom. The dense architectural foliage also offers protected habitat for small reptiles and insects, contributing to biodiversity in dry garden settings.
How much Sunlight does Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant need?
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Agave americana ‘Marginata’ performs best in free-draining sandy or gravelly soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can quickly lead to root and crown rot. Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then allow it to dry thoroughly between watering as the plant matures.
Is Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant Drought Tolerant?
Is Agave americana ‘Marginata’ – Variegated Century Plant Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish evenly, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Agave americana ‘Marginata’ shows excellent drought tolerance and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Agave americana ‘Marginata’ is loved for its dramatic variegated foliage and bold architectural form that creates strong visual impact in dry landscapes.
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Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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