Aeonium 'Zwartkop' (Black Rose, Black Beauty, Black Tree Aeonium, Black Aeonium)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusAeonium
Cultivar'Zwartkop'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9-12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-6.7 - 15.6
Temperature (°F)20 - 60
Height30 - 180 cm
Spread30 - 180 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumps.
LandscapeUse in rock gardens, succulent gardens and in containers.
PropagationPropagated by offsets.
CultivationGrows best in full sun with well-drained loamy. sandy soils. Succulents do not tolerate too much water and requires the soil to be fully dried in between waterings to prevent root rot.
PestsAphids and mealybugs.
Notable SpecimensTresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are burgundy, hard, glossy with pointed ends.
Flower DescriptionConical clusters of star-shaped flowers.
Colour DescriptionThe foliage is burgundy and green. The flowers are yellow.

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