xPuckia 'Burgundy Buzzsaw' - This INCREDIBLE new Steve Super hybrid is a cross of Puya alpestris x Dyckia 'Black Cherry'. Mature, densely -layered, large rosette to 60cm. (24") diameter x 30cm. (12") high. Arching / recurving, serrated burgundy leaves with hooked brown spines and lined, frosted white foliage reverse. Massive blooming, spreading spikes to 1.2metres (4 ft. ) high with branached inflorescense measuring approx 91cm (3 ft) across. Many bright peach pink ovaries hold small open yellow flowers. A truely unique and incredible new hybrid. This x Puckia prefers a climate with mild, dry summers and mild wet winters. It may struggle in climates that are very warm and wet/humid in the summer. This plant does not make a good houseplant but can be grown outside, or in a greenhouse, in a large pot and moved to a protected spot in case of a hard freeze.
Not picky about soil but preferably well drained, not heavy clay.
Prefers full sun.
Very drought tolerant when established. Let soil dry somewhat between watering.
Hardy to approx. 15-20 degrees F.
USDA Zones 8b-13b
Pot size: 1 Qt. (very nice plants)
SHIPPED IN THE POT
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$65.00Price
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