Back in May 2017 I shared photos of a box of Mangaves that arrived on my doorstep. They were tiny little plants, plug-size, the roots not even filling a 2" pot. Since I don't live in an ideal Mangave climate, and I don't have a greenhouse, I felt a little apprehensive about celebrating them too much (were they gonna make it?). And in fact I immediately sent a few of the smallest, weakest, on to friends in warmer climates — there was no way they'd have lived a happy life here. However, a year and almost four months later, some of the haul are doing great, and I thought this a good time for an update. As a reminder, these beauties all came from Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens in Michigan...
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The three Mangave 'Inkblot' were planted out in a container in the front garden, at the base of a Bougainvillea. I left the whole lot in place over winter and while the Bougainvillea died, the Managaves did not. I am thrilled.
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When it came time to update the Agave dish planters (June 2017) I made use of what plants I had on hand, that meant at least one Mangave per dish.
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Here's Mangave 'Man of Steel' ( Agave striata and x Mangave 'Bloodspot' mix) it just keeps getting better and better...
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If my records are correct then this Magave is M. 'Catch a Wave'— a cross between Agave gypsophila, Agave colorata, and Manfreda maculosa.
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The last planter has a pair of Mangaves: M, 'Bad Hair Day' and another M. 'Catch a Wave'...
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Here's 'Bad Hair Day'...
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And 'Catch a Wave'...
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Mangave 'Moonglow' (in the tall black pot) is the offspring of x Mangave 'Bloodspot' and Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chips'...
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It's looking good, but really in too much shade and I should move it to a sunnier spot.
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This three-some was the result of my not knowing how to creatively pot up all of the Mangave riches. I really need to break them up.
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There's a pair of Mangave 'Purple People Eater' which "combines the architectural Agave gypsophila, the smaller Agave macroacantha, and purple freckling from the manfreda side of the family."
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An a Mangave 'Silver Fox'— "a combination of Agave gypsophila, Agave macroacantha, and a nameless Manfreda."
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Yes I really do need to give this trio a little love.
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Here's the final bit of the Mangave haul...
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Mangave 'Lavender Lady', who's parents are Agave attenuata and x Mangave 'Bloodspot'...
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The Agave attenuata parentage shines through loudly.
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This adorable little fellow is Mangave 'Carnival'...
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"This sport of 'Jaguar' has the opposite variegation of the equally beautiful 'Kaleidoscope'. Long, lance-shaped leaves are dark green with wide, creamy yellow centers. Newer leaves have chartreuse centers. A smattering of subtle, light red spots dot the leaves, giving a blush tone to the leaves. Its brilliant coloration makes a great specimen in a container." (all quoted descriptions come from Walters Gardens)
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That's the Mangave report. Here's hoping next year I will be sharing photos of even bigger plants.
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Weather Diary, Aug 29: Hi 85, Low 66/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2018 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.
The three Mangave 'Inkblot' were planted out in a container in the front garden, at the base of a Bougainvillea. I left the whole lot in place over winter and while the Bougainvillea died, the Managaves did not. I am thrilled.
When it came time to update the Agave dish planters (June 2017) I made use of what plants I had on hand, that meant at least one Mangave per dish.
Here's Mangave 'Man of Steel' ( Agave striata and x Mangave 'Bloodspot' mix) it just keeps getting better and better...
If my records are correct then this Magave is M. 'Catch a Wave'— a cross between Agave gypsophila, Agave colorata, and Manfreda maculosa.
The last planter has a pair of Mangaves: M, 'Bad Hair Day' and another M. 'Catch a Wave'...
Here's 'Bad Hair Day'...
And 'Catch a Wave'...
Mangave 'Moonglow' (in the tall black pot) is the offspring of x Mangave 'Bloodspot' and Manfreda undulata 'Chocolate Chips'...
It's looking good, but really in too much shade and I should move it to a sunnier spot.
This three-some was the result of my not knowing how to creatively pot up all of the Mangave riches. I really need to break them up.
There's a pair of Mangave 'Purple People Eater' which "combines the architectural Agave gypsophila, the smaller Agave macroacantha, and purple freckling from the manfreda side of the family."
An a Mangave 'Silver Fox'— "a combination of Agave gypsophila, Agave macroacantha, and a nameless Manfreda."
Yes I really do need to give this trio a little love.
Here's the final bit of the Mangave haul...
Mangave 'Lavender Lady', who's parents are Agave attenuata and x Mangave 'Bloodspot'...
The Agave attenuata parentage shines through loudly.
This adorable little fellow is Mangave 'Carnival'...
"This sport of 'Jaguar' has the opposite variegation of the equally beautiful 'Kaleidoscope'. Long, lance-shaped leaves are dark green with wide, creamy yellow centers. Newer leaves have chartreuse centers. A smattering of subtle, light red spots dot the leaves, giving a blush tone to the leaves. Its brilliant coloration makes a great specimen in a container." (all quoted descriptions come from Walters Gardens)
That's the Mangave report. Here's hoping next year I will be sharing photos of even bigger plants.
Weather Diary, Aug 29: Hi 85, Low 66/ Precip 0
All material © 2009-2018 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.