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Beschorneria yuccoides 'Tandarra's Dream'

Beschorneria is a spectacular succulent from Mexico,
‘Tandarras Dream’ is a fabulous new variegated variety bred in New Zealand.

Uses: Beschorneria ‘Tandarras Dream’ is a magnificent plant for large decorative pots on sunny balconies and terraces or as a feature plant in garden beds.  They look particularly stunning when planted en masse.  Excellent for dry climates as they are very drought tolerant.
Flowers: Established plants will send up a 1.8m tall dazzling coral pink flowering stalk topped with a plethora of white, bell shaped flowers.  Unlike other members of the Agave family the rosette doesn’t die back after flowering, new rosettes will form at the base.
Growth Habit: Forms an 80-90cm large rosette of soft, arching, grey green and broad yellow striped foliage and has a very compact clumping habit.
Growing Guide: Plant in full sun to partial shade.  As they are found naturally at high altitudes in Mexico, Beschornerias are quite cold tolerant and can take light frost without damage.

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