So what do you get when you cross Manfreda and an Agave?
Wait!! Is that even possible?
It is!! And, voila… we present… x Mangave!
x Mangave is an intergeneric hybrid combining the leaf spotting and perennial flowering nature of Manfreda and the leaf spines and evergreen nature (above freezing) of Agave. Like both parents, x Mangave is drought tolerant and has an aversion to winter moisture. In areas where x Mangave is not winter hardy, it makes a great container specimen.
x Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ in the garden
x Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ is a 2016 introduction from Walters Gardens with fleshy, olive green leaves heavily spotted with purple. Pineapple Express will form a rosette 18″ tall x 24″ wide. Above is Pineapple Express in the garden and below is Pineapple Express in our sales house.
We have an exciting array on new varieties of x Mangaves in production with varying leaf shapes and variegation patterns, so be sure to look for them in the future. If you are not already growing x Mangave be sure to check out these horticultural gems.
x Mangave ‘Pineapple Express’ for sale in our sales house
We live in Phoenix suburb. How do we order a couple of plants?
We will be going away for two weeks and could order plants in mid-October, We have removed some of our big agaves because of the sharp leaves which often draw blood but we have two safe spots in our back yard where I don’t have to worry about getting poked. Spotted leaves look great.
If you click on the link for Pineapple Express in the blog it will take you to our website where you can place your order.
Lovely!