Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

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Overview

The Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop', commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium, is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across. Preferring full sun to partial shade, its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall, lending a dramatic vertical element. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil, adding a bold, exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens. Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — lending a dramatic vertical element

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Preferring full sun to partial shade

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — lending a dramatic vertical element

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as the Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Its rosettes boast a deep burgundy to almost black hue

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — which is at its most intense when planted in full sun

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — but can thrive in partial shade as well

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — These rosettes can reach a diameter of up to 8 inches

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — the Dark Leaf Aeonium prefers a well-draining soil medium

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — providing a vertical element in the garden.<br><br>Being a succulent

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — branching stems that may grow to heights of 3 to 4 feet

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — It requires minimal water once established

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — aligning with xeriscaping principles and low-water-use designs - water sparingly

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — making it an ideal candidate for rock gardens

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — or as a potted feature on sun-drenched patios

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Mediterranean-inspired landscapes

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — usually necessitating less than 1 inch of water weekly.<br><br>This plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions

Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — and while it's tolerant of a range of conditions

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