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Variegated Agave
Agave americana ‘Variegata’
Everything is included in this price: the plant, free delivery and professional installation
The price you see is the whole job: the plant supplied, delivered free and professionally installed. Done for you.
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The photo shows this species, not the individual plant reserved for you. Send us an enquiry and we usually reply within 1 business day with photos of the actual stock available in the size you want.
Request photosGetting it in: the largest size here needs about 900mm to 1.2m of clear access. Measure the narrowest point on the route and tell us on the booking call. Standard access is included in the price, and anything unusual is quoted and agreed with you before work begins. What happens on installation day
Looking for a larger size?
Sizes shown are the sizes we currently source in this species. If you need larger specimens, project quantities or a size not listed, our sourcing team can look for it through our national supplier network. We confirm your exact stock with you on the booking call before anything ships.
Send An EnquiryYou order. We do the rest.
After checkout, our team contacts you to confirm site access and book a day that suits. Most orders are delivered and planted within 2 to 4 weeks of your booking call. Nothing else for you to organise.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Variegated Agave Agave americana 'Variegata'
Few plants command attention with the architectural authority of Agave americana 'Variegata'. Bold, sculptural, and virtually indestructible, this is a statement specimen built for landscapes that demand year-round presence without compromise.
Why Variegated Agave
Architectural Form: Dramatic rosette of broad, blue-green leaves edged in sharp cream-yellow margins; a living structural element that holds its own against hard landscaping.
Drought Tolerance: Exceptionally resilient once established; thrives in Australia's harshest conditions with minimal irrigation requirements.
Scale & Impact: Mature specimens reach 1.5 to 2m in height and spread, delivering immediate visual weight and gravitas on arrival.
Low Maintenance: Requires no coddling; suited to professional landscapes where long-term performance is non-negotiable.
Longevity: A decades-long investment that anchors a composition and increases in presence over time.
Siting note: This species has naturalised in parts of southern Australia, so avoid planting adjacent to bushland reserves and remove pups as they appear.
Handle with care: Every leaf ends in a hard terminal spine and carries hooked teeth along both margins. Site it clear of paths, play areas and pool edges, and wear gloves and eye protection when handling or trimming.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential: A singular focal point in entry forecourts, pool surrounds, or terrace gardens where bold geometry is required.
Commercial & Mixed-Use Developments: Provides durable, low-maintenance impact in high-visibility streetscapes and podium landscapes.
Coastal & Arid Landscapes: Performs reliably in exposed coastal conditions and low-rainfall inland projects.
Modernist & Minimalist Design: Pairs with concrete, steel, and stone palettes; a natural choice for architects working in contemporary idioms.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 2 to 3m
Best Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to sandy soils; highly drought tolerant once established; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first few months to help roots establish, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Avoid overwatering as this cultivar is highly susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.
Plant Details
Height: 1 to 2m
Width: 2 to 3m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mexico
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery & Installation
Delivery and installation are included in your price
No freight calculators and no separate installation quote for a standard installation. Your price covers specialist plant transport, positioning and professional planting by our installation team. The whole job, handled.
- Wrapped, secured and transported by specialist plant freight.
- Professionally planted, staked and finished by our install team.
- Our team confirms site access and schedules a time that suits you.
Installation
Professional installation included, never extra
Every plant we sell is planted by our professional installation team, and it's already in the price. We coordinate the delivery, the machinery and the planting for standard site access, so your only job is choosing the tree. Unusual access or engineering requirements? We'll confirm everything with you after checkout before any work begins.
Questions? Send An EnquiryWhy Nursery Direct
Every price includes supply, delivery and installation
Buying a mature tree often means three separate jobs: the plant, the freight and finding someone to plant it. We price the whole job as one: the tree, the delivery and the professional install.
- One price: supplied, delivered and installed
- Mature trees and specimen palms at every scale
- National sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential, estate and commercial projects
How It Works
Place your order. We do the rest.
We Supply
Premium advanced stock, selected from a national network of wholesale growers.
We Deliver
Specialist plant freight brings your order to your door. Free, anywhere in Australia.
We Install
Our professional team plants, stakes, mulches and finishes the job on site.







