Discover the striking beauty and resilience of agaves at our specialist agave nursery. As experts in the Agave genus, we’re passionate about helping New Zealand gardeners and landscapers find the perfect specimen—whether you’re seeking a single statement plant, looking to create a drought-tolerant oasis, or need a range for a bold, architectural landscape. Our carefully curated selection includes a variety of popular and rare species, all grown to thrive in local conditions.
Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is a highly ornamental succulent known for its smooth, spineless leaves and graceful rosettes. Unlike many agaves, it...
Agave 'Ray of Light' is an excellent selection of the commonly known, Fox Tail Agave. This plant features rosettes of broad, pale green leaves with a...
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) is a bold and dramatic succulent best known as the source of tequila production in Mexico. It features striking...
Agave americana (Century Plant) is an iconic succulent renowned for its dramatic rosettes of large, grey green leaves with bold spines along the...
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' is a striking architectural succulent valued for its bold blue green leaves with a dramatic creamy white central...
Agave Mediopicta Aurea is a variety of the commonly known, Century Agave, and is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. It grows as a rosette with...
Agave americana var Franzosinii, commonly known as the Majestic Agave, features broad and stiff, powder-blue leaves. The fleshy leaves protrude...
Agave americana variegata, commonly known as the Variegated Century Plant, is a large succulent that features broad, powder-blue leaves with yellow...
Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' is a stunning succulent prized for its soft, spineless leaves in an attractive blue grey shade. Forming elegant...
Agave 'Blue Flame' is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. This succulent produces rosettes of broad, fleshy, blue leaves. The leaves protrude...
Agave Blue Glow is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. This succulent produces rosettes of broad and rigid, fleshy, blue leaves with a golden-red...
Agave celsii is a striking succulent valued for its rosettes of broad, fleshy green leaves with smooth edges and a bold architectural form. Unlike...
Agave chiapensis (Mexican Agave) is a rare and attractive agave species native to southern Mexico, prized for its broad, glossy green leaves and...
Agave chrysantha, commonly known as the American Century Plant, grows as a rosette with fleshy, powder blue leaves that radiate outwards from the...
Agave Cream Spike is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. It grows as a rosette with fleshy, powder blue leaves with a golden edge. The leaves...
Agave decipiens, commonly known as the Sisal Agave, has broad and stiff, mid-green leaves which are fleshy with sharp edges. In summer, a stem...
Agave desmettiana Variegata features long and broad, variegated leaves. The fleshy, mid-green leaves with a yellow edge are held as a loose rosette...
Agave geminiflora, commonly known as the Twin Flower Agave, is an interesting plant often grown for its architectural qualities. It has stiff, dark...
Agave guadalajarana carries broad and fleshy, blue-grey leaves that emerge from a central core to give the plant a rosette like appearance. In...
Agave havardiana, commonly known as the Harvard Agave, features broad and stiff, silver-grey leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held as a loose...
Agave Joe Hoak is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. This Agave desmettiana variety grows as a rosette with fleshy leaves that are variegated...
Agave Kissho Kan, commonly known as the Butterfly Agave, is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. It grows as a rosette with thick and fleshy...
Agave montana, commonly known as the Mountain Agave, this variety features broad and stiff, dark green leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held...
Agave multifilifera has stiff and narrow, dark green leaves that protrude outwards from a central core. This gives a ball like display being held on...
Agave nickelsiae features short and stiff, dark olive-green leaves with white stripes. Mature plants may produce a flower spike that can reach up to...
Agave ovatifolia, commonly known as the Whale’s Tongue Agave, features broad and stiff, powder-blue leaves. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the...
Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue, commonly known as the Whales Tongue Agave, features broad and stiff, powder-blue leaves. It typically grows to 1 m tall...
Agave parallelifolia features upright and fleshy, mid-green leaves. These are held off a central stem as it grows to about 60 cm tall and 30 cm wide...
Agave parrasana, commonly known as the Cabbage Head Agave, features short and erect, powder-blue leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held as a...
Agave parryi, commonly known as Parry’s Agave, features broad and stiff, silver-blue, powdery leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held as a loose...
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Search agave nurseryAgave plants are renowned for their sculptural form, dramatic foliage, and extraordinary toughness. Ideal for low-maintenance gardening, agaves such as the classic Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) thrive in dry, sunny locations, making them an excellent choice for New Zealand’s diverse climates. These succulents require minimal water and care, yet provide year-round colour and interest. Whether tucked into border plantings, mass-planted for visual impact, or grown in containers, agaves are a smart choice for modern gardens.
At our agave nursery, we offer an extensive range of both hard-to-find and classic varieties. Among our most popular are the elegant Agave 'Blue Flame', known for its blue-green, gracefully arching leaves, and the variegated Agave 'Ray of Light', which provides a luminous accent to any collection. For those interested in the agave’s heritage and practical uses, the iconic Agave tequilana—the source of authentic tequila—brings a bit of history to the home garden.
We continually source and nurture healthy, robust plants, including the compact and showy Agave Blue Glow (Agave Blue Plant), a favourite among collectors for its colourful leaf margins.
Growing agaves in New Zealand is straightforward with the right advice. Our agave nursery team offers personalised guidance on plant selection, placement, and ongoing care. Agaves are largely pest-free and cope well with our weather fluctuations, provided they are planted in well-draining soil and receive ample sunlight. We can recommend the best species for both frost-prone regions and warmer, coastal gardens, ensuring your agaves thrive year after year.
Agaves are the heroes of water-wise design, perfectly suited for rockeries, modern gardens, coastal settings, and even indoor feature containers. Their bold forms complement native plantings and add contrast to more traditional garden borders. Consider combining several varieties, such as the stately Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) and the compact Agave Blue Glow (Agave Blue Plant), for maximum texture and colour diversity.
Ready to transform your landscape with agaves? Explore our range online or visit us to find the right fit for your garden at our agave nursery. Our team is here to support fellow agave enthusiasts every step of the way.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

