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Pinwheel

Aeonium Haworthii

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Overview

The Aeonium haworthii, commonly known as the Pinwheel, is a succulent boasting rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves in a unique blue-green hue. This drought-tolerant plant spans 6-8 inches in diameter and reaches heights of 12-18 inches. Perfect for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its winter blooms add pinkish tones, providing a charming contrast against its verdant foliage. Ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Succulent
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — commonly known as the Pinwheel

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae

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Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring between 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily; white flowers in the garden
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — is a succulent boasting rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves in a unique blue-green hue; it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — offering year-round interest with its captivating form and texture
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — To encourage vigor, incorporate a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring; succulent for full or half
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — plant your Pinwheel in well-draining soil to avoid root rot
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — commonly known as the Pinwheel; perfect for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 39
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — though it is susceptible to mealybugs and aphids; plant your Pinwheel in well-draining soil to avoid root rot
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — Perfect for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean landscapes
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — Native to the Canary Islands
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — Ideal for rock gardens and Mediterranean landscapes; commonly known as the Pinwheel
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — Each rosette is composed of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves that boast a delicate texture; this drought-tolerant plant spans 6-8
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — though it is susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — the Aeonium haworthii can be an exquisite centerpiece or complementary backdrop
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — white flowers in the garden
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — The leaves are characterized by their bluish-green hue with pink-tinged edges
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — plant your Pinwheel in well-draining soil to avoid root rot; its winter blooms add pinkish tones, providing a charming contrast
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — The leaves are characterized by their bluish-green hue with pink-tinged edges, image 29
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — Its winter blooms add pinkish tones, providing a charming contrast against its verdant foliage; though it is susceptible to
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