{"product_id":"bright-edge-adam-s-needle-yucca-filamentosa-bright-edge","title":"Bright Edge Adam's Needle - Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright Edge Adam's Needle (\u003cem\u003eYucca filamentosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bright Edge') is a compact, cold hardy yucca that forms a rosette of slender, sword-shaped blue-green leaves edged in gold. It reaches about 1m tall and 1.5m wide, and on mature plants a tall spike of cream bells rises above the foliage. It gives a tropical, architectural look to gardens that see frost as well as those that do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold edged foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blue-green leaf is trimmed in gold, so the rosette stays bright and sculptural even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy for a tropical look.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings bold, spiky foliage to cooler gardens and tolerates light frost without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send up a tall spike of cream bells that rises well above the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1.5m it holds a tidy shape and does not take over a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pots and focal points.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits large containers, poolside planting and feature spots in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a single rosette as an accent in a border, or group three plants about 1.5m apart for a bolder statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a large container of free draining mix in full sun. Indoors it needs the brightest spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bold foliage fits tropical and resort style planting. The leaf tips are pointed, so keep it back from pool edges and paths where people walk barefoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardens with pets and children.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yucca is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the pointed leaf tips can prick. Plant it where pets and children do not play, or choose a pet friendly feature plant instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bright Edge Adam's Needle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It tolerates light frost, and in districts with long, hard frosts protect young plants with a frost cover in their first winters. It also grows well in warm and humid subtropical and tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the key. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or mix coarse sand through the bed, because yucca rots in wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it manages dry spells with an occasional deep soak. Apply a liquid fertiliser regularly through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Remove old, brown lower leaves with secateurs, and cut the flower stalk off at the base once it has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bright Edge as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small rosette on arrival. Yucca grows at a steady rather than fast pace, so it takes a few seasons to build its full presence, and the flower spike appears only on mature plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower and is sometimes unavailable. When the tube is sold out, the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/yucca-care-guide\"\u003eYucca care guide for indoors and out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eBrowse the full yucca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eMore architectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Yucca is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed or eaten, so plant it where pets cannot reach it. The leaf tips are also sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is cold hardy and tolerates light frost. In districts with extended hard frosts, give young plants some protection while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly mature plants flower, sending up a tall spike of cream bells. A young plant from tube stock will build its rosette first, which takes a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790893449535,"sku":"YUC-FIL-BRIGHT-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bright-edge-adam-s-needle-yucca-filamentosa-bright-edge.jpg?v=1792211514","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bright-edge-adam-s-needle-yucca-filamentosa-bright-edge","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}