2020 Mad About Mangave Booklet

2020 Mad About Mangave Booklet

Mad About Mangavé ®

+ = Agave

Manfreda

Mangavé

What is a Mangavé? An intergeneric hybrid, Mangave inherits the best of its parents. Agave lends durability and large, architectural form. Manfreda gives unique coloring and spotting, faster growth, as well as softer spines that make them easy to handle.

A succulent that doesn't fear the sun or heat is nothing new. In fact, after their low water requirement, this is what succulents are best known for. Not only will Mangave effortlessly handle sun and heat, but their spectacular colors are best brought out in bright, sunny areas. Without the requisite light, the brilliant spotting and colors will diminish. Returning a Mangave to a sun soaked area will see it soon return to its best form. Sun-sational Performers

Water Warriors

Ready, Set, Grow How fast do Mangave grow compared to other plants?

We think of succulents as drought tolerant, but really they are water

sensitive. Too much water and they rot away, too little and they don't grow. Enter Mangave. This super-sized succulent is much more water tolerant and grows much quicker because of it. Happy with your Mangave at the size it is? Water it sparingly like a normal succulent to slow it down.

Mangavé Water Table

Succulents

Mangavé

Perennials

Annuals

The Mangave on the left has been grown in full sun, while the plant on the right was not.

Desert

Average

Bog

A Work in Progress Mangave are a happy accident. The first Mangave was created by unintentional cross pollination and discovered in a batch of Manfreda seedlings. This plant was passed between friends as a unique curiosity, catching the eye of our breeder, Hans Hansen. While we did not invent Mangave and this first hybrid wasn't discovered in our greenhouses, Hans saw the potential of this plant and has devoted significant time and resources to its development. Hans and his team have been working not only with Mangave, but with Agave and Manfreda as well. Working with the parents has helped Hans to develop plants that will pass on favorable and unique characteristics to create the most interesting Mangave varieties. Hans has made thousands of unique crosses to date and has chosen only the most exotic to add to the collection. With each new generation of plants, Hans discovers more characteristics and curiosities to include in future introductions.

United States National Arboretum

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Out in the Public Eye Since their introduction, Mangave have found themselves featured in a number of public gardens across the nation (and a few internationally as well). Here are some of the public institutions who have put Mangave on display in recent years: • Atlanta Botanical Garden • Chanticleer • Chicago Botanic Gardens • Coastal Maine Botanical Garden • Dallas Arboretum • Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanic Gardens • Greater Des Moines Botanic Garden • Huntington Botanical Gardens • Indianapolis Institute of Art • JC Raulston Arboretum • Juniper Level Botanic Garden • Lewis Gitner Botanical Garden • Longwood Gardens • Lotusland • Lurie Gardens, Millennium Park • Mary Livingston Ripley Gardens - Smithsonian Gardens • Minnesota Landscape Arboretum • Missouri Botanical Garden • Naples Botanical Garden • New York Botanic Gardens • Peckerwood Garden • Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden • Rotary Botanical Gardens • Ruth Bancroft Garden • San Diego Botanic Garden • Sarah P. Duke Gardens • Tower Hill Botanic Garden • Tulsa Botanic Garden • UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden • United States Botanical Gardens • United States National Arboretum • Wisley Gardens

Mad About Mangavé

‘Aztec King’ Mangave

‘Bad Hair Day’ Mangave

‘Black Magic’ Mangave

‘Blazing Saddles’ Mangave

‘Frosted Elegance’ Mangave

‘Inkblot’ Mangave

‘Jumping Jacks’ Hansara

‘Lavender L Mangave

32 UNIQUE SUCCULENT CREATIONS

‘Pineapple Express’ Mangave

‘Praying Hands’ Mangave

‘Purple People Eater’ Mangave

‘Racing Stripes’ Mangave

‘Catch a Wave’ Mangave

‘Center of Attention’ Mangave

‘Cherry Chocolate Chip’ Manfreda undulata

‘Desert Dragon’ Mangave

‘Falling Waters’ Mangave

‘Fiercely Fabulous’ Mangave

‘Freckles and Speckles’ Mangave

Lady’

‘Mint Chocolate Chip’ Manfreda undulata

‘Mission to Mars’ Mangave

‘Moonglow’ Mangave

‘Navajo Princess’ Mangave

‘Night Owl’ Mangave

‘Painted Desert’ Mangave

‘Red Wing’ Mangave

‘Shadow Waltz’ Mangave

‘Silver Fox’ Mangave

‘Snow Leopard’ Mangave

‘Sponge Paint’ Mangave

‘Spotty Dotty’ Mangave

‘Tooth Fairy’ Mangave

Mad About Mangavé

VARIETY PROFILES

'Aztec King' Mangave PPAF

'Bad Hair Day' Mangave PP30279

Aztec King Make sure you give this succulent plenty of room to grow so it can achieve its maximum potential. Wide, broad silvery green leaves are covered with burgundy flecks and form a very large rosette. Zones: 9-11

Bad Hair Day If only your bad hair days looked this good! Narrow, flat lime green leaves that are covered with light blush red spotting and form an arching habit. Very easy to handle due to its soft, flexible leaves. Zones: 7b-11

22"

9"

40"

19"

'Black Magic' Mangave PPAF

'Blazing Saddles' Mangave PP31274

'Catch a Wave' Mangave PP29723

Black Magic The long, flat, lance-shaped leaves are so heavily spotted that they appear to solid black. In containers, this leaf tips of this succulent will arch downward. UV light is necessary to see the dark color. Zones: 9-11

Blazing Saddles The leaves are so heavily spotted that the leaves appear to have solid red bands with green margins. A relatively low profile to the compact habit makes this plant perfect for framing containers. Zones: 9-11

Catch a Wave Surf's up with the unique looking, wild and wavy leaves of this succulent! Very thick, silvery blue-green leaves are covered with restrained dark spotting. The margins curl upward to show off its marginal teeth. Zones: 9-11

9"

9"

7"

13"

22"

20"

'Center of Attention' Mangave PPAF

'Cherry Chocolate Chip' Manfreda undulata PP29918

'Desert Dragon' Mangave PP31311

Center of Attention Each long, broad leaf has a central band that is burgundy red, while the surrounding margins are deep purple with hints of olive green. The colors are brought out best in full sun. Zones: 9-11

Cherry Chocolate Chip A low spreading rosette of chocolate spots and wavy margins. The highlight of this beautiful succulent is its narrow, creamy white margins. The spots that appear in this light margin are brilliant cherry red. Zones: 7b-11

Desert Dragon A ground-hugging succulent, the wiggly leaves are minty green and overlayed with dark purple spots. The perfect choice for the landscape or a low, wide container. Zones: 9-11

11"

8"

7"

23"

30"

30"

Endless Combinations While there are only a few dozen species of Manfreda , there are nearly a thousand of Agave . With different colors, variegation, and structures evident in most species, the possible combinations for new types of Mangave are seemingly endless.

'Falling Waters' Mangave PP30650

'Fiercely Fabulous' Mangave PPAF

Falling Waters The leaves fold upward to display heavily toothed margins. Showcase the arching habit of this premium Mangave in a container for a low- maintenance patio plant! Zones: 9-11

Fiercely Fabulous Wide leaves have serrated margins that form a beautiful upright habit. Gray-green leaves appear to be lightly airbrushed with burgundy ready and dark spots cover the leaves. Zones: 9-11

9"

7"

29"

18"

'Freckles and Speckles' Mangave PP30904

'Frosted Elegance' Mangave PPAF

'Inkblot' Mangave PP29431

Freckles and Speckles Minty green leaves have a lavender overlay and are lightly freckled with dark burgundy spots. Just like human freckles, the spots will be more pronounced in direct sunlight. Zones: 9-11

Frosted Elegance A dreamy, ethereal looking. Silvery blue arching leaves have soft green central bands. The glaucous color is thanks to the waxy film that covers the leaves. Zones: 9-11

Inkblot A unique looking succulent begging to be your container focal point. Thick, wide, dark green leaves are covered with blood red spotting. Leaves arch downward to frame containers perfectly. Zones: 8(9)-10

8"

7"

7"

20"

18"

13"

What is a Hansara? From the hybridizing program that brought you Mad About Mangave® ( Manfreda x Agave ) comes a brand new genus for the succulent lineup. The first ever trigeneric cross of Agave, Manfreda, and Polianthes! Hansara inherit the characteristics that have made the Mangave cross so popular, with the addition of more upright habits and flexible leaves from their Polianthes parentage.

'Jumping Jacks' Hansara PP31628

'Lavender Lady' Mangave PP29194

Jumping Jacks Long, narrow, extremely upright green leaves have a slight bronze overcast and light burgundy speckling. Flexiple leaves with small spines are easy to handle and more difficult to damage in transit. Zones: 9-11

Lavender Lady A unique beauty with a solitary rosette habit and smoky purple coloration. The leaves lighten to green with age. Tiny white marginal spines are soft to the touch. Zones: 9-11

14"

9"

24"

14"

'Mint Chocolate Chip' Manfreda undulata PP29343

'Mission to Mars' Mangave PP29393

'Moonglow' Mangave PP29195

Mint Chocolate Chip Long, silvery blue-green leaves are succulent, but not as rigid as Agave. Near-black spotting is present on both on the fronts and backsides of the leaves. A fine white margin edges of the leaves with a serrated edge. Zones: 7b-11

Moonglow Silvery blue-green leaves with huge, contrasting dark purple spots. Long, flat leaves are held rigidly straight forming a low, wide, and spiky habit. The soft spines that line the leaf edges are easy to handle. Zones: (8)9-10

Mission to Mars Like the Red Planet, this succulent has intense red coloration. Thick green leaves are heavily speckled with burgundy red spots. Zones: 7b-11

9"

9"

7"

30"

18"

21"

'Navajo Princess' Mangave PP31136

'Night Owl' Mangave PPAF

'Painted Desert' Mangave PP31630

Navajo Princess Wide, cream margins are contrasted by deep blue- green centers. Rigid leaves form a low horizontal habit. Minimal spotting near the crown is secondary to the bright green and cream color. Zones: 9-11

Night Owl This beautifully dark succulent has a similar habit as ‘Silver Fox’ but with near black leaves. Its dark color comes from its heavy dark spotting. Wide leaves gently undulate to show off its marginal spines. Zones: 9-11

Painted Desert Like its namesake, ‘Painted Desert’ has an array of colors. Olive green leaves have a lighter central band that is covered in red dots if exposed to UV light. Overall, the leaves have a dusty burgundy wash. Zones: 9-11

10"

9"

7"

19"

17"

19"

'Pineapple Express' Mangave PP28613

'Praying Hands' Mangave PPAF

'Purple People Eater' Mangave PP29949

Pineapple Express Spiky habit reminiscent of the top of a pineapple. 1" wide, dark green leaves are long and slender with burgundy spotting, brought out with UV light. Waxy coating gives the leaves a minty-green finish. Zones: (8)9-10

Praying Hands Dark green leaves stay curled upward like a teardrop, where cinnamon brown terminal spines nearly touch each other. ‘Praying Hands’ gets its unique habit from one its parents, Agave ocahui . Zones: 9-11

Purple People Eater Thick, sturdy blue-green leaves are covered with reddish-purple spots that make the plant look purple from a distance. Yellow, orange, and cinnamon spines line the leaf edges. Zones: 9-11

14"

10"

9"

17"

9"

20"

Yes, They have Flowers! Although they are thought of as a foliage plant, Mangave will flower. These plants are slow to bloom, but when they do the stalks can be impressive. Acheiving flowers requires long days with high light levels, and even then the temperature must be just right. On the more modest of varieties, the height of the flowers can reach 3-5'. On the larger varieties, they can surpass 10' tall. Pollinators will visit these plants as well. Watch for bees to stop by, and even a hummingbird or two!

'Racing Stripes' Mangave PPAF

'Red Wing' Mangave PP31459

Racing Stripes Like the name implies, this succulent’s notable feature is its central band of lighter green to complement its dark green margins. The leaves are stiff but arch down slightly. Zones: 9-11 16"

Red Wing Looking for RED? You’ve got it! This succulent forms a refined rosette comprised of a multitude of pronounced deep red leaves. Use in either containers or the landscape. Zones: 9-11

12"

25"

24"

'Shadow Waltz' Mangave PP31601

'Silver Fox' Mangave PP29642

'Snow Leopard' Mangave PP31137

Shadow Waltz Long, narrow, graceful dark green leaves have a unique lighter central band. Stiff leaves have soft marginal teeth that are easy on the fingers. The habit is low to the ground, especially on young plants. Zones: 9-11

Silver Fox Leaves are covered with a thick waxy coating, appearing to glow white. Blue-purple spotting is visible underneath the coating. A magnificent habit, of arching leaves and defined marginal teeth. Zones: 9-11

Snow Leopard Variegated sport of 'Jaguar' with the lance-shaped leaves of the parent and creamy white margins. Some cherry red spotting exists along the margins, but the variegation appears clear from a distance. Zones: 9-11 17"

11"

9"

23"

23"

17"

'Sponge Paint' Mangave PPAF

'Spotty Dotty' Mangave PP29917

'Tooth Fairy' Mangave PP29599

Sponge Paint Petite succulent is perfect for fairy gardens or small containers! The compact silver-gray rosette is lightly peppered with red flecks. Pronounced teeth line the margins and culminate in a terminal spine. Zones: 9-11

Spotty Dotty Medium green leaves are covered with small, dark burgundy spots, folding up at the margins to display sienna orange teeth and long terminal spines. Wavy leaves overlap eachother, leaving little to no gaps. Zones: 9-11

Tooth Fairy Long, pronounced spines come in a rainbow of colors, ranging from cinnamon brown to yellow to orange. Blue green leaves show off the colors even more, with faint spotting giving the leaves extra character. Zones: 9-11

11"

11"

5"

17"

13"

27"

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Use this booklet to explore the wonderful world of Mangave. There are many features and characteristics unique to Mangave which separate them from other succulents. We hope our passion for these plants can inspire you to try one in your own garden. Find more about Mad About Mangave® varieties and a look behind the scenes, visit us at www.MadAboutMangave.com or follow us on facebook.

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