Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aeonium hybrida Velour Tree Aeonium, Tree Houseleek, Irish Rose, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Succulents & Cacti Rosette
Description:
This species of Aeonium grows to about 50cm high and develops a number of branches with green centred rosettes of reddish-black leaves. Great for containers or to plant in mass for colour contrast. Grows approx 50cm x 25cm.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Black, Burgundy, Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High