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AEONIUM arboreum 'Schwarzkop'
A perennial succulent with extremely dark purple rosettes of leaves and yellow flowers in Spring. Likes full sun and good drainage
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowSyn. A. Zwartkop.
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Pests & DiseasesGreenfly in flowering period, mealybugs in winter.
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Place of originCanary Islands. Garden origin
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EvergreenSpoon-shaped leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Yellow
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Black
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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SucculentErect subshrub with few branches. Produces flowers in large panicles to 30cm (12in) long .
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. In winter water very sparingly.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Aeonium arboreum ‘Schwarzkop’ - Care Guide