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Searching for the perfect place to buy agave online in New Zealand? Whether you're a passionate collector, drought-tolerant garden enthusiast, or simply want to add a statement plant to your landscape, our online nursery offers a carefully curated range of agaves ready to be delivered directly to your door. Discover the versatility, resilience, and architectural beauty that agaves bring to both gardens and containers. With our expert sourcing and reliable delivery, you can confidently order agaves suited to New Zealand conditions and start enjoying these striking succulents in your own space.

Agave attenuata plants with lush, succulent foliage.

Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave)

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Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is a highly ornamental succulent known for its smooth, spineless leaves and graceful rosettes. Unlike many agaves, it has soft, blue green foliage that forms elegant clumps, making it safer and easier to grow in home gardens. Its tall, arching flower spikes resemble foxtails, creating a dramatic feature in summer. Hardy and drought tolerant, Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is ideal for NZ gardens where style, structure, and resilience are desired.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 40 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
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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. Agave americana variegata makes for an attractive specimen and is great for including in mixed plantings, using in rock gardens, adding to Mediterranean themed gardens, or planting to stop pedestrians passing through an area.

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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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Prunus Pink Cloud

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PB95 Planter Bags (Growing Bags Near Me)

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Agave havardiana plant with large, blue leaves.
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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 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 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 nickelsiae plant in a garden.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Joe Hoak plant with colourful green and yellow foliage.
Agave Joe Hoak (Agave desmettiana)

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...

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Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave)

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Why Buy Agave Online?

When you buy agave online with us, you gain access to a wide selection of healthy, nursery-grown agaves, hand-picked for New Zealand landscapes and gardens. Shopping online offers the convenience of browsing different varieties, comparing their characteristics, and finding the ideal agave for your site, whether you're planting on a coastal property, designing a rock garden, or creating an eye-catching feature pot. Every agave is grown with care, ready for seamless establishment in your environment.

Explore Our Agave Collection

Agaves are renowned for their impressive rosettes, structural foliage, and tolerance of dry conditions, making them a top choice for low-maintenance, waterwise gardens. Our range of agaves available online includes both iconic and less common varieties. Consider the robust Agave havardiana, prized for its cold hardiness and blue-grey leaves suited to a range of climates. The stunning Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue (Whales Tongue Agave) catches the eye with its broad, frost-tolerant foliage and elegant silhouette, while Agave americana var Franzosinii offers impressive size and dramatic architectural impact.

For gardens with limited space, Agave Blue Glow (Agave Blue Plant) is a compact yet colourful choice, perfect for pots or borders where its glowing leaf edges really shine. If you're interested in classic resilience and symmetry, Agave parryi delivers with its robust nature and striking forms.

Benefits of Agaves for NZ Gardens

Agaves require minimal water and maintenance once established and are highly suited to New Zealand's varying regions, especially in drought-prone or coastal gardens. Their dramatic shape adds year-round interest and structure to xeriscapes, Mediterranean-style plantings, or modern outdoor designs. Many agaves also pair beautifully with gravel, rocks, ornamental grasses, or contrasting succulents for a natural yet curated look.

How to Buy Agave Online from Us

Browse our online agave selection, including favourites like Agave havardiana, Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue (Whales Tongue Agave), and Agave parryi. Simply add your chosen agaves to your cart for delivery anywhere in New Zealand. Each plant is securely packaged and shipped with detailed planting and care guides, ensuring successful establishment whether you're an experienced enthusiast or exploring agaves for the first time.

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