Black Prince Echeveria

Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Sku #6350

A striking succulent that develops dark, nearly black rosettes comprised of fleshy, pointed leaves, and accented by salmon-red flowers in autumn and winter. The very dramatic foliage adds wonderful contrast to mixed succulent plantings and rock gardens. Well-suited to containers, both indoors and out. Evergreen.

Light Needs

Partial to full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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Detail

Key Feature

Dramatic Foliage Color

Light Needs

Partial to full sun

Landscape Uses

Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Houseplant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Watering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.

Botanical Pronunciation:Ech-eh-VER-ee-a

Plant type:Cactus/Succulent

Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen

Growth rate:Moderate

Average landscape size:Moderate growing; clump forming rosettes reach 4 to 10 in. tall and wide.

Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Pet Friendly, Waterwise, Year-round Interest

Foliage color:Black

Blooms:Fall and Winter

Flower color:Red

Flower attributesShowy Flowers

Garden styleContemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric

Companion PlantsSempervivum (Sempervivum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe)

Care

Care Information

Thrives in porous, rocky or sandy, unimproved soils with excellent drainage. Best color in full sun, but needs part shade in hottest summer areas. Indoors, provide bright light. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; avoid excess winter moisture. Needs little care; fertilize sparingly.

History & Lore

History:

This hybrid is the result of a cross between Echeveria shaviana and the black leaved Echeveria affinis, by Frank Reinelt of Capitola, California, proprietor of Vetterle and Reinelt Nursery in the same city.

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