YUCCA FILA. BRIGHT EDGE

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to maintain its vibrant golden leaf edges and strong growth. Tolerates light partial shade but may lose some colour intensity.

• Soil Preferences: Needs well-drained soil, ideally sandy or gritty. Will tolerate poor soils but must have good drainage to prevent root rot.

• pH Range: Adapts well to slightly acidic through alkaline soils (pH 6.0–8.0).

• Moisture Needs: Drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn so roots can establish before extremes of heat or cold.

• Spacing: Allow 80–100 cm between plants to show off the rosette shape and prevent overcrowding.

• Positioning Tips: Excellent for rock gardens, Mediterranean-style borders, and architectural planting schemes.

• Shelter Needs: Wind-tolerant and suitable for coastal gardens thanks to its salt spray resistance.

• Container Growing: Grows well in large pots with a gritty, free-draining compost mix—perfect for patios and entrances.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water moderately during the first season to encourage establishment.

  • Thereafter, only water during prolonged drought.

  • Avoid overwatering, particularly in containers, as this can cause root problems.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to support healthy foliage and flowering.

• Pruning:

  • Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy.

  • Cut back flower stalks to the base once blooming is finished.

• Mulching: Generally not needed, but a thin layer of gravel mulch can help with weed control and drainage.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests and diseases; occasional scale insects or fungal leaf spots can occur—treat promptly if noticed.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland. In very wet winters, ensure drainage is good to prevent crown rot.

• Weed Control: Keep the planting area weed-free to avoid competition for water and nutrients.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Evergreen sword-like leaves with striking yellow-gold edges and a green centre; forms neat rosettes that provide year-round architectural interest.

• Flowers: Produces tall, dramatic spikes of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers in mid- to late summer, reaching up to 1.5–2 metres high.

• Form: Compact, clump-forming perennial with a strong structural presence.

• Growth Rate and Size: Slow to moderate growth, eventually reaching 60–90 cm in height (foliage) with a spread of similar size; flower spikes can double the height in bloom.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract pollinating insects such as bees and hoverflies.

• Ornamental Value: Perfect for adding drama and structure to beds, borders, and pots; contrasts beautifully with softer, more flowing plants.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Architectural focal point in gravel beds or modern gardens.

  • Low-maintenance feature in Mediterranean or drought-tolerant schemes.

  • Container specimen for patios, terraces, and entrances.

  • Coastal planting due to salt and wind tolerance.

• Seasonal Appeal: Evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest; summer flowering adds height and drama.

• Longevity: Long-lived, with minimal care needs once established, and continues to perform for many years in the same spot.

• Size
  2 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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