Yucca Carnival

Yucca 'Carnival' – Bold Structure and Year-Round Color

Yucca 'Carnival' is an eye-catching evergreen perennial celebrated for its vivid variegation and strong architectural presence. A cultivar of Yucca filamentosa, this low-maintenance plant offers a dramatic focal point with its sword-like leaves and upright rosette form. Its creamy-yellow leaf centers bordered by deep green margins bring brightness and contrast to dry gardens, borders, and containers.

Striking Features

• Bold Variegated Foliage: Sword-shaped leaves with golden-yellow centers and green margins provide structure and year-round visual interest.

• Architectural Appeal: Forms a dense, upright rosette that maintains its shape and color throughout the seasons.

• Showy Blooms: In late spring to early summer, tall flower spikes emerge with clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that rise above the foliage and attract pollinators.

• Drought-Tolerant: Exceptionally resilient in dry conditions and ideal for water-wise landscapes.

• Versatile Placement: Perfect for xeriscaping, rock gardens, borders, or standout container displays.

Plant Dimensions

• Foliage Height/Width: 60–90 cm tall and wide

• Flower Spike Height: Up to 150 cm

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sun but can adapt to light shade

• Water: Water infrequently once established; allow soil to dry completely between waterings

• Soil: Requires well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, or gritty mixes

• Temperature: Hardy in a variety of climates and tolerates light frost

• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring if desired

• Maintenance: Minimal pruning—remove old flower stalks and any damaged leaves to keep it tidy

• Pests/Diseases: Generally pest- and disease-resistant

Why Choose Yucca 'Carnival'?
With its striking variegation, tough nature, and low water needs, Yucca 'Carnival' is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking bold design elements with minimal upkeep. Whether planted en masse or used as a single focal point, this hardy perennial delivers color, texture, and structure all year long.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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