Mangave 'Pineapple Express'
Orders placed before 1 September 2026
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Mangave 'Pineapple Express' brings a tropical twist to your garden with its architectural rosettes that mimic the spiky crown of a pineapple. Each plant forms striking blue-green leaves dotted with burgundy flecks, which deepen and pop under bright sunlight, creating a dramatic, almost painterly effect. Mangave 'Pineapple Express' isn’t just about looks—its compact, symmetrical growth habit makes it perfect for containers, borders, or as a bold focal point among other succulents. With its sculptural form and eye-catching pattern, this hybrid manages to be both playful and sophisticated in equal measure.
Low-maintenance yet highly charismatic, Mangave 'Pineapple Express' thrives in well-drained soil with a sunny to partially shaded aspect, making it a reliable choice for many outdoor spaces. Its resilience and slow-maturing nature mean you’ll enjoy its textured foliage for years, with minimal fuss. The burgundy markings and blue-green undertones of Mangave 'Pineapple Express' harmonise beautifully with stone, gravel, or wooden planters, adding depth and contrast wherever it’s placed. Whether you’re designing a desert-inspired garden or giving your patio a splash of architectural interest, Mangave 'Pineapple Express' delivers an effortless statement, combining structure, colour, and charm in one unmistakably striking succulent.
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 'Pineapple Express' (Mad about Mangave® Series)
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Blue-green, burgundy 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
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Mangave 'Pineapple Express' 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 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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