{"title":"Aeonium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAeoniums are living sculpture. Neat rosettes of fleshy leaves, from lime green to deep purple-black, sit on top of bare stems like flowers that never fade, and they make unbeatable pot plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aeonium-arboreum-velours","title":"Aeonium arboreum 'Velours'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAeonium arboreum 'Velours'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking dark-leaved aeoniums in cultivation, prized for its velvety, near-black purple rosettes that hold their depth of colour through full sun. Each rosette is a sculptural mandala of fleshy, slightly arching leaves that catch the light like dark plush. It is one of the most architectural patio succulents you can grow in a British garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a half-hardy succulent at heart, native to the warm Canary Islands and a fixture of Mediterranean and exotic patio plantings. In the UK it is happiest stood outside in full sun for summer and early autumn, then brought into a frost-free conservatory, greenhouse or bright porch before the first frosts. It is a brilliant companion to other architectural succulents and palms in a Hardy Exotic container scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun in a sheltered south or west-facing spot to bring out the deepest purple-black colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining cactus or succulent compost, with extra grit added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to around 60-90 cm tall on aged stems, rosettes 15-25 cm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H3, half-hardy; protect from frost over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Velours' is at its best in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtemporary patio container\u003c\/a\u003e, where the rosettes can be admired up close and the pot can be moved under cover for winter. It pairs beautifully with grasses and silver-leaved succulents in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic patio scheme\u003c\/a\u003e, or in a sheltered, sun-drenched corner of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e for the summer. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a sunny patio it works well alongside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eother drought-tolerant Mediterranean specimens\u003c\/a\u003e that share the same light, free-draining needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eAeonium 'Velours'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted young plant in a 12cm pot, hand-selected for a healthy rosette, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":57849571311999,"sku":"AEONVELO12","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/vekours.jpg?v=1784356965"},{"product_id":"aeonium-tabuliforme-variegated","title":"Aeonium tabuliforme Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeonium tabuliforme Variegated\u003c\/strong\u003e, the variegated \u003cstrong\u003edinner plate aeonium\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a remarkable succulent that grows as a perfectly flat, spiralling rosette held almost like a plate. The variegated form edges each fleshy leaf in soft cream and gold, making a living piece of natural geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal for a bright patio pot, an alpine display or a sunny, sheltered spot on the terrace through summer. Like all aeoniums it is not frost hardy, so bring it under cover for winter and keep it on the dry side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright light, sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining, gritty compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flat rosette to around 15 to 20 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e half hardy, protect from frost below about 5C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sparingly and let the compost dry between waterings. Every plant is nursery grown and selected for a strong, well-formed rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":57945296798079,"sku":"AEONTABUVAR11","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/tabuliforme.jpg?v=1784354082"},{"product_id":"aeonium-nigrum","title":"Aeonium nigrum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeonium nigrum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking rosette succulent grown for its glossy, near-black foliage that deepens to a rich, dark burgundy in strong light. Each rosette sits on a slender stem, giving it a sculptural, almost architectural quality in a pot display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt looks superb massed in terracotta or paired with silver-leaved plants on a sunny terrace. Not frost hardy, it is best enjoyed outdoors through the warmer months and brought under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to bright light for the darkest colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e free-draining, gritty compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosettes to around 20 to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e half hardy, protect from frost below about 5C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sparingly and keep on the dry side over winter. Every plant is nursery grown and selected for strong, well-coloured rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":57945306464639,"sku":"AEONNIG12","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2c438b3b-b0d8-4614-87ad-adebc3c202cb.jpg?v=1783697883"},{"product_id":"aeonium-schwarzkopf","title":"Aeonium Schwarzkopf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeonium Schwarzkopf\u003c\/strong\u003e (also sold as Aeonium Zwartkop, the black rose) is one of the most dramatic succulents you can grow. Large glossy rosettes of near-black, dark purple leaves sit on branching stems, and the colour deepens to its darkest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a striking architectural succulent for a sunny patio. Mature rosettes send up tall cones of cheerful yellow flowers in spring, and the plant holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit for its garden performance. Grow it as the centrepiece of a container display or a hot, dry planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeonium Schwarzkopf is a tender succulent, so grow it outside for the summer, then bring it under cover to a bright, frost-free spot over winter. Keep it almost dry through the cold months and water sparingly while it is in growth. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the darkest foliage; light shade is tolerated but the leaves green up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e sharply drained, gritty compost that never stays wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a branching plant to around 0.6 to 1m tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender (RHS H2); protect from frost over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis black rose succulent is perfect for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e, where its form can be shown off and it is easy to move under cover for winter. It also earns its place among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e and in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel plantings\u003c\/a\u003e, and thrives in warm \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e with sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e to build a bold, low-water display. Every plant is nursery grown and hand selected for quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"12cm \/ 1L","offer_id":57952994001279,"sku":"AEONSCHW12","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/schwarf.jpg?v=1784331175"},{"product_id":"aeonium-haworthii","title":"Aeonium haworthii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAeonium haworthii\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003ePinwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eHaworth's Aeonium\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most charming architectural succulents you can grow on a sunny British patio. Native to the Canary Islands, it forms a neat, freely branching dome of many small blue-green rosettes, each leaf finely edged in red, so a well grown plant looks like a cluster of spinning pinwheels. It is an easy, sculptural container plant that brings crisp, contemporary structure to any collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tender succulent, not a frost hardy one, and understanding that is the key to keeping it for years. Rated RHS H1C, it is happy outdoors through the warmer months but must be protected once temperatures fall. Bring it under frost-free cover before the first frosts and keep it almost dry while it is dormant, watering only enough to stop the rosettes shrivelling. Grow it in a gritty, free-draining mix, keep it on the dry side over winter, and move it to a bright, frost-free place such as a porch, cold greenhouse or windowsill before the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the tightest rosettes and the strongest red leaf edges, ideally in a sheltered, east or south facing spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e gritty, free-draining loam or sand based compost, and never leave it standing in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact, bushy habit reaching roughly 0.3 to 0.6 m tall and wide over many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender at RHS H1C, so keep it dry and frost-free through winter and it will reward you season after season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts drought tolerant nature makes it ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003epots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e and for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, where it thrives on sharp drainage and reflected warmth. The sturdy, salt tolerant rosettes also suit bright \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal and exposed\u003c\/a\u003e gardens through summer, and the bold geometric form earns it a place among the best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural foliage\u003c\/a\u003e plants for a modern courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a clear picture of how tender exotics like this behave across the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Every Pinwheel we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy, well branched crown and a strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57974364537215,"sku":"AEONHAWO9","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/aeonium.jpg?v=1784326605"}],"url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/collections\/aeonium.oembed","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}