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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 9–11Type SucculentClimate Mediterranean
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — exotic touch to xeriscapes and coastal gardens
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil; is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair
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') — and while it's tolerant of a range of conditions
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — making it an exceptional choice for an eye-catching element in the landscape; this drought-tolerant plant
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Mediterranean-inspired landscapes
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — providing a vertical element in the garden.<br><br>Being a succulent; but can thrive in partial shade as well
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — and while it's tolerant of a range of conditions; providing a vertical element in the garden.<br><br>Being a
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — which is at its most intense when planted in full sun
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium; its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall, image 61
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — It requires minimal water once established
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil; is a striking succulent that brings, image 66
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — it should be protected from frost to prevent damage
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across; which, image 62
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent with deep purplish-black rosettes that can reach 8 inches across; which is at its
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — succulent for full or half or shade; making it an exceptional choice for an eye-catching element in the
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — Its rosettes boast a deep burgundy to almost black hue
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — making it an ideal candidate for rock gardens
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — yellow flowers in the garden
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — commonly known as Black Rose or Dark Leaf Aeonium
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — It requires minimal water once established; making it an ideal candidate for rock gardens
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — its woody stems can grow up to 3 feet tall; it should be protected from frost to prevent damage
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil
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