Mangave 'Bad Hair Day'
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' is a quirky yet stunning succulent that’s sure to add some character to your garden or patio. This rosette-forming perennial features narrow, arching lime-green leaves that create an elegant yet wild appearance. Flushed with red spots and tipped in a striking crimson hue, the foliage gives the impression of untamed beauty without the need for a single trim. Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' might not be the perfect plant for those seeking neatness, but it certainly stands out with its bold, natural charm, bringing a touch of the unexpected to any space.
This evergreen succulent thrives in well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens, especially in sunny, dry spots. Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' is perfect for containers, rock gardens, or even as a groundcover where you want to add a pop of colour and texture. Unlike its more formal cousins, this plant embraces its wild side, growing vigorously without the fuss. Its resilient nature and unique beauty make it a fantastic choice for gardeners who appreciate plants with personality. Whether you’re new to succulents or a seasoned pro, Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' is sure to bring a touch of fun and flair to your outdoor space.
Mangave plants blend Agave’s bold form with Manfreda’s flair, growing faster than Agave and often flaunting freckles or spots for extra style.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' (Mad about Mangave® Series)
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, red
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Half hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Exposed
Sheltered -
Suitable for
Pots
Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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