Aeonium Arboreum "Zwartkop" 15cmPot

Botanical Name: Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’
Common Names: Black Rose Aeonium, Black Tree Aeonium, Zwartkop Aeonium

📌 Product Description

Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ is a dramatic, architectural succulent known for its large, glossy rosettes in deep burgundy to near-black tones. The foliage intensifies in full sun, developing rich dark colouring, while the central growth point often remains greenish-yellow for contrast.

This variety forms branching stems over time, creating a shrub-like succulent structure. It is a winter-growing Aeonium, thriving during the cooler months in South Africa and slowing down during hot summer periods.

A bold statement plant ideal for modern landscapes and feature containers.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 60 – 90 cm
Spread: 60 – 90 cm
Growth Habit: Branching succulent shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to light partial shade (deepest colour in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or succulent mix
Water:

Water moderately during autumn–spring (active growth)
Reduce watering in summer dormancy
Allow soil to dry between watering

Avoid overwatering, especially in summer.

Maintenance:

Remove dried lower leaves
Protect from extreme frost
Prune lightly to encourage branching

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Autumn or early spring
Growing Season: Autumn, winter, and spring
Dormancy: Summer (reduce watering)
Climate Suitability: Ideal for coastal and mild inland regions
Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant; protect from heavy frost

🌼 Additional Benefits

Striking dark foliage
Architectural focal plant
Excellent for water-wise gardens
Low maintenance
Adds strong contrast to green succulents

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature pots
✔ Modern landscapes
✔ Water-wise gardens
✔ Rock gardens
✔ Mixed succulent beds
✔ Patio statement plant