Yucca Gloriosa Variegata "Spanish Dagger" | 20+ seeds

Please find for sale 20+ seeds for Yucca Gloriosa Variegata commonly known as "Spanish Dagger". This Yucca is half hardy here in the UK - in colder or more exposed sites it should be given some protection in winter. This plant makes a stunning structural piece to any garden or patio.

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Yuccas arenative to southern USA and central America with this cultivar featuring a green centre in variegated form with creamy yellow or orange margins. When it flowers in late summer/early autumn it produces long-lasting and spectacular upright flower spikes which can rise to several metres in height. 

Germination Guide 

• Soak seeds for 24 hours in tepid water
• Prepare a seeds tray of sieved, well-draining soil mix - ideally 50/50 good quality compost and vermiculite or horticultural sand.
• Potting mix should be moist but not wet
• Sow the seeds individually on the surface and gently press onto soil to ensure a good contact.
• Cover seeds with a thin layer (2 to 3mm) of the sieved compost mix
• Keep seeds tray at around 15-21c i.e. normal indoor UK temperatures 
• Seedlings should appear in 4-6 weeks.
• Ensure compost is kept moist but not wet - nest to place seed tray inside a waterproof tray and water from the bottom. The surface can also be misted if drying out
• Pot on as required

Container Growing

If planting in a container/pot rather than in the garden soil, ensure you used a good quality well draining compost with a  minimum of 20% horticultural grit added to aid drainage and prevent root rot. Feed once a year in spring.