Sunburst Aeonium
Aeonium 'Sunburst'
SKU
06873
Large rosettes of fleshy, variegated leaves on thick, bare stems. The green, yellow and creamy white foliage develops coppery red tips in full sun. Pale yellow flowers appear mid-winter to early spring on mature plants. Adds dramatic texture to rock gardens and dry borders. A frost-tender evergreen that thrives in sunny coastal climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | ee-OH-nee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 1 1/2 to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Winter to Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide lean, loose, well-drained, sandy soil. Thrives in full sun in cool coastal areas; protect from reflected heat and harsh afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, tolerates drought, particularly in cooler regions. Avoid excess water during cooler months.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant