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Transform your New Zealand garden with statement-making succulents from our extensive collection of large agave for sale. Renowned for their architectural beauty, impressive size, and low-maintenance nature, large agaves are a top choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and visually striking focal points. Our nursery specialises in mature and well-established agave plants, ensuring you get the dramatic effect you want, without the long wait.

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.

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' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a large rosette of broad green leaves edged with creamy yellow, creating dramatic colour and structure throughout the year.

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
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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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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PB95 Planter Bags (Large Planter Bags)

PB95 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, specimen shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock...

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Aloe saponaria plants.
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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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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PB40 Planter Bags (Tomato Grow Bag)

PB40 Planter Bags are a durable and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

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Sophora tetraptera (Large-leaved Kowhai) yellow flowers.
Sophora tetraptera (Large Leaved Kōwhai)

Sophora tetraptera, commonly known as the Large Leaved Kowhai, is a striking New Zealand native tree admired for its bold foliage and spectacular...

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PB28 Planter Bags (Christmas Tree Bag)

PB28 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other mature nursery stock. Their...

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A large Tilia platyphyllos tree in a park.
Tilia platyphyllos

Tilia platyphyllos (Large-Leaved Linden) is a magnificent deciduous tree admired for its large heart shaped leaves, fragrant pale yellow flowers, 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 montana plant with elegant, green leaves.
Agave montana (Mountain Agave)

Agave montana is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its dense rosette of broad, deep green leaves and bold architectural form. The thick...

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Agave havardiana plant with large, blue leaves.
Agave havardiana (Harvard Agave)

Agave havardiana is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its compact rosettes of thick blue grey leaves and bold architectural form. The rigid...

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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 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 nickelsiae plant in a garden.
Agave nickelsiae (King Of The Agaves)

Agave nickelsiae is a distinctive evergreen succulent prized for its compact, symmetrical rosette and beautifully marked foliage. The broad, dark...

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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 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 parrasana plant with large and fleshy, blue leaves.
Agave parrasana (Cabbage Head Agave)

Agave parrasana is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its compact rosette of broad blue grey leaves and bold architectural form. The thick...

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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 parryi plant with grey foliage.
Agave parryi (Artichoke Agave)

Agave parryi is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its compact rosettes of broad blue grey leaves and bold architectural form. The thick...

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Agave americana blue succulent in a rock garden.
Agave americana

Agave americana (Century Plant) is an iconic succulent renowned for its dramatic rosettes of large, grey green leaves with bold spines along the...

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Agave 'Blue Flame' plant with colourful blue leaves.
Agave 'Blue Flame'

Agave 'Blue Flame' is grown for its foliage and hardy nature. This succulent produces rosettes of broad, fleshy, blue leaves. The leaves protrude...

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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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Agave stricta plants in a garden.
Agave stricta (Hedgehog Agave Plant)

Agave stricta is a striking architectural succulent recognised for its dense rosettes of narrow, upright leaves that form perfect spherical mounds...

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

Agave parryi 'Truncata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its compact, symmetrical rosettes of broad blue grey leaves. The thick foliage...

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Agave decipiens plant with large green leaves.
Agave decipiens (Sisal Agave)

Agave decipiens is a striking architectural succulent valued for its upright growth habit and dense rosettes of narrow green leaves. Unlike many...

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Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue plant with colourful, blue leaves.
Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'

Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue' is a striking evergreen succulent prized for its broad, powdery blue foliage and bold architectural form. The thick...

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Agave parryi huachucensis plant with light-blue leaves.
Agave parryi 'Huachucensis'

Agave parryi 'Huachucensis' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its broad blue grey leaves and bold, symmetrical form. The thick foliage...

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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 ovatifolia plant with large, blue leaves.
Agave ovatifolia (Whales Tongue Agave)

Agave ovatifolia is a striking evergreen succulent prized for its broad, blue grey foliage and bold architectural form. The thick leaves form a...

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Why Choose a Large Agave for Your Garden?

Large agaves are prized for their sculptural forms and resilience. These hardy succulents can reach immense sizes, creating an instant impact in modern, Mediterranean, and xeriscape landscapes. Their bold, blue-green, or silvery foliage thrives in full sun, and once established, agaves require very little water. They're ideal for planting in exposed beds, as container specimens, or as statement pieces amidst gravel gardens.

Whether you’re looking to create a bold border, line a driveway, or design a showstopping rock garden, choosing a large agave for sale is a savvy option for both contemporary and traditional garden styles.

Our Selection of Large Agave for Sale

We offer a range of spectacular, mature agave species suitable for gardens across Aotearoa. Some customer favourites include:

Each of these gorgeous agaves is available as a well-established, mature specimen—giving you an instant focal point and years of structural garden interest.

Growing and Caring for Large Agaves

One of the greatest perks of adding a large agave to your landscape is their minimal maintenance. Plant in well-draining soil, ideally on a mound or slope to prevent excess moisture around the roots. Large agaves prefer full sun but will tolerate light shade, particularly in hotter regions. Once established, they require only occasional deep watering during the driest periods. Agaves are rarely troubled by pests or diseases and can handle coastal conditions with ease.

Shop Large Agave for Sale NZ-Wide

Ready to add a showstopping succulent to your garden? Browse our large agave for sale and enjoy secure shipping NZ-wide. Our knowledgeable team is always here to answer your questions about planting, care, and variety selection. Explore our full range, including mature Agave havardiana, Agave americana var Franzosinii, Agave parryi Truncata, Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue (Whales Tongue Agave), and Agave nickelsiae—delivering landscape beauty straight to your door. Bring years of robust, evergreen interest into your garden with a stunning large agave from New Zealand’s trusted specialists.


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