Wildly attractive: Yucca for your drought-resistant range
Summers are getting warmer, extremes are increasing, rainfall is more unpredictable. More and more regions are experiencing prolonged periods of drought and stricter water use requirements. For professional growers, this development also offers opportunities — if you respond to developments with the right crop choice. And that's where Yucca comes into the picture.
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Rock-solid, stylish and surprisingly versatile
Yucca has long been no stranger to the world of ornamental plants, but is now in the spotlight more than ever. With its robust, architectural appearance and exceptional drought tolerance, this desert dweller is the plant of the future. Yucca also has a wide range of uses: think of rock gardens, modern urban gardens, low-maintenance beds, Mediterranean containers or large pots on roof terraces. Yucca is hardy, drought tolerant, very robust and yet remarkably stylish.
At Evanthia, you will find three powerful varieties, each with their own qualities:
- Yucca filamentosa Color Guard (tissue culture): a compact grower with distinctive yellow leaves and an elegant flower.
- Yucca gloriosa Variegata (tissue culture): elegant, variegated leaves, hardy and forms a stem over time.
- Yucca rostrata (seed): a striking eye-catcher with narrow, blue-grey leaves and a thick stem — can form clusters of white bell-like flowers in summer
Smart combination for a strong story
Yucca shines solo, but also combines perfectly with other drought-tolerant toppers—both in application and cultivation. Yucca has a relatively slow growth rate and requires a light and dry cultivation climate, in combination with a well-draining substrate. In regions such as Southern Europe, they are often grown outdoors. For an efficient cultivation plan and a strong marketing strategy, it is smart to combine Yucca with crops that have similar needs. Think of Eucalyptus, Ravenala, and Aloe species that thrive under similar conditions. This is how you build sales concepts in a assortment-oriented way that respond to the growing demand for climate-proof greenery.
Evanthia is a proud partner of Keukenhof
This collaboration fits perfectly with our passion for flowers and plants and our ambition to contribute to a colorful and sustainable future.
This season, our products can be admired in the Willem Alexander park. Here you will find our Helianthus pot from the Sunsation series and our Cordylines, among others. With this selection, we show what we are good at: developing strong, distinctive varieties that really stand out.
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Evanthia 12.5 year anniversary
Since its inception, Evanthia has focused on developing distinctive varieties, sourcing tropical seeds and supporting growers worldwide with high-quality cultivation and market knowledge. Through a combination of breeding knowledge, market orientation and close cooperation with customers, the company has built up a strong position within the international floriculture sector in a relatively short period of time.
In recent years, Evanthia has further developed its activities within two specialized divisions: Flowers and Tropical. At Flowers, the company mainly focuses on cut flowers and flowering pot plants from seeds for professional growers. The Tropical division focuses on tropical crops from seed and tissue culture for the production of young green plants and the sale of seeds to pot growers. The organizational focus provided enables Evanthia to further expand the two market segments in a targeted manner.
The company grew in a big way. The team was expanded to include specialists in breeding, product development, sales and marketing. At the same time, Evanthia continued to invest in innovation, international cooperation and the development of new varieties and concepts that meet the needs of growers and the market.
The 12.5 year anniversary is a moment to reflect on the development of the company and the people and partners, including customers and suppliers, who have contributed to it. Throughout the year, Evanthia will pay attention to this at various times, both internally and externally. For example, the anniversary will be celebrated in April with a party for all employees, in addition to other activities and communications.