Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave
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*** Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons.No guarantee is giventhat supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal andis not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ is a highly ornamental variegated succulent grown for its broad silver-blue foliage edged with creamy yellow margins. The large architectural rosette combines striking colour contrast with impressive structure, making it a standout feature in contemporary, coastal, and waterwise landscapes.
It performs best in full sun and free-draining soils, where the foliage develops its strongest colour and form. The broad leaves are wider and smoother than many Agave species, creating a bold yet refined appearance. Once established, it requires minimal supplemental watering and thrives in hot, dry conditions.
They look excellent when used as feature specimens, architectural plantings, rockeries, coastal gardens, and large decorative containers where dramatic foliage colour and strong form are desired. The combination of creamy variegation and silver-blue foliage ensures year-round visual impact.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 80cm - 1.2m
Mature Width: 1.5m - 2m
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave is expected to grow 15cm - 30cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave frost tolerant?
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of greenish-yellow flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs only after many years of growth and creates a dramatic architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its broad blue-grey foliage highlighted by creamy-yellow variegated margins.
Native Information
Is Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave an Australian Native? No
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave is Native to Cultivar selection of Agave guiengola, a species native to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Wildlife Value
Its mature flower spikes provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom, supporting biodiversity within dry-climate and ornamental landscapes. The broad foliage rosette can also provide sheltered microhabitats for beneficial insects within garden settings.
Sunlight Information
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ performs best in free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It will also tolerate poor soils, rocky sites and challenging landscape conditions provided drainage remains excellent. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as excess moisture can lead to root and crown problems. Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between watering once established to maintain healthy growth, foliage colour and long-term vigour.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Crème Brûlée Agave
Genus: Agave
Botanical Species: guiengola cultivar
Family: Asparagaceae
Botanical Name: Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave is expected to grow 15cm - 30cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from occasional watering to establish a healthy root system, particularly during extended dry periods. Once established, Crème Brûlée Agave shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through prolonged dry conditions with minimal supplementary watering.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ – Crème Brûlée Agave flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Agave guiengola ‘Crème Brûlée’ produces tall flowering spikes bearing clusters of greenish-yellow flowers on mature plants. Flowering typically occurs only after many years of growth and creates a dramatic architectural display, although the plant is primarily valued for its broad blue-grey foliage highlighted by creamy-yellow variegated margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
