{"product_id":"yucca-fil-golden-sword-9-litre-pot","title":"Yucca Fil. Golden Sword 9 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword' – Radiant Variegation and Architectural Boldness Year-Round\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished cultivar of the classic \u003cstrong\u003eAdam's needle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003estriking evergreen architectural shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e that commands attention in any planting scheme. Its \u003cstrong\u003ebold rosettes of rigid, sword-like leaves are dramatically variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e—each leaf displaying a broad, luminous golden-yellow centre framed by deep blue-green margins, with the characteristic fine, curling filaments along the leaf edges that give the species its common name. Far from fading into the background in winter, 'Golden Sword' develops beautiful \u003cstrong\u003ewarm apricot and soft rose tints\u003c\/strong\u003e as temperatures fall, ensuring genuine four-season interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bit as tough as it is ornamental, 'Golden Sword' is \u003cstrong\u003edrought-tolerant, fully hardy, and remarkably easy to please\u003c\/strong\u003e—an outstanding choice for gardeners who want maximum visual impact with minimum effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm and foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Golden Sword' forms a \u003cstrong\u003eneat, stemless rosette\u003c\/strong\u003e of stiff, lance-shaped leaves that radiate outward with sculptural precision. The vivid \u003cstrong\u003eyellow-centred, green-margined variegation\u003c\/strong\u003e is bold and consistent, making the plant an immediate focal point in borders, gravel gardens, or containers. The contrasting colouration—warm gold against cool green—gives it a presence that few other plants can match. Note that the sharply pointed leaf tips warrant care when siting near paths or play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn midsummer, established plants send up \u003cstrong\u003etall, stately flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e rising impressively above the foliage rosette, bearing loose panicles of \u003cstrong\u003elarge, nodding, creamy white bell-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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'Golden Sword' will tolerate light partial shade, though foliage colour and flower production are at their finest in an open, sunny aspect. It is an excellent choice for \u003cstrong\u003ehot, dry, exposed, coastal, and urban settings\u003c\/strong\u003e, thriving in conditions that challenge less resilient plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained to sharply drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of almost any type—sandy, chalky, loamy, or gravelly. It is highly tolerant of \u003cstrong\u003epoor, dry, and impoverished soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires no feeding or soil enrichment to perform well. \u003cstrong\u003eAvoid heavy, waterlogged or persistently damp ground\u003c\/strong\u003e—excessive winter moisture around the roots is the principal cause of failure with this plant. 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