Family Asparagaceae
Originating from Mexico
- Bold, fleshy leaves form a tight, symmetrical rosette.
- Each leaf is striking blue-grey with dark teeth along the margins.
- Easy to grow in full sun and drought-tolerant once established
The Striking Blue Patio Agave in Your Garden
Fleshy, broad leaves appear stacked in a dense rosette, arranged in a neat, architectural shape. The distinctive blue-grey colour gives the plant a cool, sculptural appearance with attitude. Its compact size is a useful contrast with other larger Mediterranean species and is particularly effective when used in numbers.
Agave potatorum ‘Cameron Blue’ grows slowly to around 60–90cm tall and wide, perfect for pots in Norfolk’s seaside gardens. Imposing, despite its diminutive stature, it is ideal for making big statements in Suffolk’s contemporary outdoor lifestyle patios. Tender in UK gardens; indoors, in garden rooms or conservatories, for winter.
The leaves have a beautiful powdery blue-grey colour with contrasting dark brown to black teeth. The rosette stays tight and symmetrical, giving the plant a refined, architectural look, with much intricate detail warranting close-up viewing. Older specimens may produce a tall flower spike after many years, though this is rare in UK gardens.
Growing Tips for Your Striking Blue Patio Agave, Agave potatorum ‘Cameron Blue’
- Soil and sun: Very well-drained, gritty compost, in full sun.
- Planting: Pot at any time of year into a container with excellent drainage. If potting in spring or summer, plunge the pot to drench the rootball before planting. In winter, do not water the new compost; wait until spring before soaking.
- Watering: In summer, drench thoroughly and feed with succulent fertiliser monthly. Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings.
- Overwintering: Move to a bright, frost-free place before temperatures drop below 5°C.
Agave potatorum ‘Cameron Blue’ is a selected form prized for its intense blue colour and compact habit. Native to Mexico, it has become popular with UK gardeners seeking architectural plants for sunny patios and conservatories. Its striking colour and sculptural form make it a standout choice for Mediterranean-style and drought-tolerant plantings.
