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If you’re looking to buy Agave for your New Zealand garden, you’re in the right place. Agaves are renowned for their stunning architecture, water-wise nature, and hardy resilience, making them a favourite among both beginner and expert gardeners. Their dramatic, spiky forms create year-round interest, and Agaves thrive in a variety of settings—from modern urban landscapes to rugged coastal gardens. With so many cultivars available, finding and buying the perfect Agave for your space has never been easier.

Agave tequilana plants with metallic-blue coloured foliage.

Agave tequilana

Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) is a bold and dramatic succulent best known as the source of tequila production in Mexico. It features striking rosettes of blue green leaves with sharp points, making it a standout architectural feature in NZ gardens. This hardy plant thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
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Agave americana variegata

Agave americana variegata, commonly known as the Variegated Century Plant, is a large succulent that features broad, powder-blue leaves with yellow stripes. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide, growing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun.

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Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Bulbine frutescens

Bulbine frutescens is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its succulent like foliage and long lasting spikes of bright yellow or orange star...

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Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow' plant with pink flowers and foliage variegated green and yellow.
Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow'

Beschorneria 'Flamingo Glow' is an architectural evergreen prized for its variegated sword like leaves washed with soft gold and green tones. In...

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Aloe saponaria (Zebra Aloe)

Aloe saponaria (Soap Aloe) is a hardy evergreen succulent valued for its attractive rosettes of fleshy, spotted leaves and colourful flower spikes...

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Agave havardiana plant with large, blue leaves.
Agave havardiana

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...

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Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue plant with colourful, blue leaves.
Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue (Whales Tongue Agave)

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...

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Agave americana var Franzosinii plant with large, grey leaves.
Agave americana var Franzosinii

Agave americana var Franzosinii, commonly known as the Majestic Agave, features broad and stiff, powder-blue leaves. The fleshy leaves protrude...

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Agave nickelsiae plant in a garden.
Agave nickelsiae

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...

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Agave parryi plant with grey foliage.
Agave parryi

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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Agave Blue Glow plant with blue leaves edged with red.
Agave Blue Glow (Agave Blue Plant)

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...

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Agave parryi Truncata plant with large, grey-blue leaves.
Agave parryi Truncata

Agave parryi Truncata, commonly known as the Artichoke Agave, features broad and stiff, powder blue leaves. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m...

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Agave montana plant with elegant, green leaves.
Agave montana

Agave montana, commonly known as the Mountain Agave, this variety features broad and stiff, dark green leaves. The broad and fleshy leaves are held...

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Agave ovatifolia plant with large, blue leaves.
Agave ovatifolia

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...

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Agave desmettiana Variegata

Agave desmettiana Variegata features long and broad, variegated leaves. The fleshy, mid-green leaves with a yellow edge are held as a loose rosette...

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Agave parrasana plant with large and fleshy, blue leaves.
Agave parrasana

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...

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Agave parallelifolia (Agave Plant)

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...

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Agave Kissho Kan plant with colourful leaves.
Agave Kissho Kan (Butterfly Agave)

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...

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Agave celsii plant with blue and purple foliage.
Agave celsii

Agave celsii is a striking succulent valued for its rosettes of broad, fleshy green leaves with smooth edges and a bold architectural form. Unlike...

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Agave Cream Spike plant in a pot with variegated leaves.
Agave Cream Spike

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...

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Agave americana 'Mediopicta alba' plant with blue and white striped leaves.
Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba'

Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' is a striking architectural succulent valued for its bold blue green leaves with a dramatic creamy white central...

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Agave chiapensis plant with fresh-green foliage.
Agave chiapensis

Agave chiapensis (Mexican Agave) is a rare and attractive agave species native to southern Mexico, prized for its broad, glossy green leaves and...

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Agave attenuata plants with lush, succulent foliage.
Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave)

Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is a highly ornamental succulent known for its smooth, spineless leaves and graceful rosettes. Unlike many agaves, it...

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Agave americana mediopicta aurea plant with yellow and blue stripes.
Agave americana Mediopicta Aurea (Century Agave)

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...

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Agave attenuata Boutin Blue plants with large, blue foliage.
Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' (Blue Fox Tail)

Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' is a stunning succulent prized for its soft, spineless leaves in an attractive blue grey shade. Forming elegant...

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Echeveria agavoides

Echeveria agavoides, commonly known as the Lipstick Echeveria, is a succulent with a great form and impressive colourings. It grows as rosette of...

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Agave chrysantha plant growing in the desert.
Agave chrysantha (American Century Plant)

Agave chrysantha, commonly known as the American Century Plant, grows as a rosette with fleshy, powder blue leaves that radiate outwards from the...

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Agave parryi huachucensis plant with light-blue leaves.
Agave parryi Huachucensis (Parrys Agave)

Agave parryi Huachucensis, commonly known as the Artichoke Agave and Parrys Agave, this variety features broad and stiff, powder green-blue leaves...

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Agave 'Ray Of Light' plants with green and yellow variegated foliage.
Agave 'Ray of Light'

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...

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Agave victoriae-reginae

Agave victoriae-reginae is one of the most sought after ornamental agaves, prized for its perfectly symmetrical rosette of dark green leaves marked...

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Agave guadalajarana plant with large leaves.
Agave guadalajarana (Maguey Chato Agave)

Agave guadalajarana is a compact and highly ornamental succulent admired for its symmetrical rosette of broad blue green leaves. The attractive...

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Agave vilmoriniana

Agave vilmoriniana (Octopus Agave) is a spectacular succulent known for its long, narrow, twisting leaves that resemble the arms of an octopus. The...

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Agave tequilana

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Why Buy Agave for Your Garden

Agaves are prized not only for their striking appearance but also for their adaptability. These succulents are drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and ideal for New Zealand’s diverse climates. Whether you want a statement specimen for a feature pot, a robust border plant, or a textural addition to your xeriscape design, to buy Agave is to invest in a plant that offers both style and substance. Once established, Agaves require minimal watering and are generally resistant to pests and disease—a perfect solution for gardeners seeking reliability and beauty.

Top Agave Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

Every garden is unique, and so are Agaves. Explore our selection and buy Agave cultivars suited to a range of conditions and design preferences. Some popular options include:

If you’re unsure which Agave to choose, our knowledgeable team is here to help you buy Agave that fits both your vision and your local conditions.

Tips for Success When You Buy Agave

When you buy Agave, plant them in well-draining soil and position in full sun to part shade. Agaves detest soggy feet, so be sure to avoid waterlogged spots. Once planted, they need only the occasional deep watering to keep them looking their best. For container growth, use a sandy cactus mix and ensure your pot has adequate drainage. Some Agave species are cold-hardy, while others prefer a frost-free spot—so always check variety guides for suitability.

Buy Agave With Confidence

Choosing to buy Agave from a specialist nursery means you receive healthy, well-cared-for plants ready to thrive in your garden. Browse our full range, including Agave havardiana, Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue (Whales Tongue Agave), Agave americana var Franzosinii, Agave nickelsiae, and Agave parryi. With expert advice and top-quality plants, you’re sure to find the Agave that brings your landscape to life.

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