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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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    9 - 11

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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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11

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