Kiwi Aeonium (Dream Colour Pinwheel)

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'

Name: Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'
Brand: GROW TROPICALS
SKU: AEONKIWI12
Price: 10.99 GBP
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£10.99

Overwinter under coverSun-lovingRHS award winner

Pot size

12cm / 1L £10.99

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Description

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi', also sold as 'Dream Colour', is one of the prettiest of all succulents, a compact, branching plant that carries dozens of small, neat rosettes in a glorious blend of colours. Each rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves starts soft pale green with a creamy-yellow heart, then blushes rose-red around the edges when it catches the sun. The effect is a living posy of pastel pinwheels, and this RHS Award of Garden Merit variety is deservedly popular. It belongs to the houseleek family (Crassulaceae).

Unlike our hardy exotics, 'Kiwi' is a tender succulent (RHS H1C) and it is not frost hardy, so think of it as a beautiful summer patio and windowsill plant rather than a permanent garden resident. It is happiest outdoors through the warmer months and then needs to spend winter under cover, kept frost-free at around 5 to 10C. Given that simple seasonal routine it is easy and long-lived. Our guide on what to expect from our outdoor plants explains how we grow and pack tender and hardy varieties alike.

Because it needs to move under cover for winter, 'Kiwi' is a natural container plant and one of the most colourful plants for pots you can grow. It looks wonderful clustered on a sunny table or dotted along a warm, sheltered wall, and is lovely on a summer patio in milder coastal and exposed gardens where it can simply be lifted indoors before the cold. If you love its colour, pair it with the deep, velvety rosettes of Aeonium arboreum 'Velours' for contrast, and browse the rest of our hardy exotics and succulents. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a healthy, well-coloured crown and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.

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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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Order by 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch. Every plant travels in protective, plant-safe packaging with tracked delivery.

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How to care for Kiwi Aeonium (Dream Colour Pinwheel)

Plant me in full sun and bring me under cover before the frosts.

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About Kiwi Aeonium (Dream Colour Pinwheel)

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi' needs full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is frost tender and must come under cover for winter.

Good for

Coastal & Exposed Pots & Containers

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H1C · Tender · frost-free only

tender; keep frost-free over winter (minimum around 5 to 10C) and it thrives for years.

Position

Full sunPartial shadeEast-facingSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

full sun to bright light for the strongest red edging; a warm, sheltered patio in summer is perfect.

Soil

LoamSandWell-drainedAcid pHAlkaline pHNeutral pH

gritty, free-draining cactus or succulent compost; good drainage is essential to avoid rot.

Watering

Water moderately in the growing season, letting the top of the compost dry out between waterings, and feed occasionally with a balanced feed. Keep it almost dry through winter while it rests. Aeonium 'Kiwi' is naturally summer-dormant, so ease off watering in the hottest, driest spells too. Read moreShow less

Water moderately in the growing season, letting the top of the compost dry out between waterings, and feed occasionally with a balanced feed. Keep it almost dry through winter while it rests. Aeonium 'Kiwi' is naturally summer-dormant, so ease off watering in the hottest, driest spells too.

Mature size

Height30-50 cm

Spread30-50 cm

Reaches full size in 10-20 years

Growth habit

Bushy

Flowering

Rarely flowers

Seasonal colour

SpringSummerAutumnWinterFlowerFoliageBerriesStem

Foliage

Evergreen (stays evergreen only when kept frost-free over winter)

Pruning

No real pruning; remove any tired lower leaves and behead and re-root a leggy rosette in spring to keep it compact.

Toxicity

No reported toxicity to people or pets; generally considered non-toxic, though as with any succulent it is best not eaten.

Native range

Garden origin (Canary Islands)

Family

Crassulaceae

Also known as

Aeonium haworthii 'Kiwi'

Genus

Aeonium →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aeonium 'Kiwi' hardy, and can it stay outside all winter?

No, this one is tender (RHS H1C) and is not frost hardy, so it should not stay outdoors through a British winter. Treat it as a summer patio and windowsill succulent: enjoy it outside in the warmer months, then bring it under cover to a bright, frost-free spot at around 5 to 10C before the first frosts.

How do I overwinter Aeonium 'Kiwi'?

Move it indoors, into a conservatory, porch or a cool but frost-free greenhouse before the cold arrives, aiming for a minimum of about 5 to 10C. Give it the brightest position you can and keep the compost almost dry until spring. Growing it in a pot makes this seasonal move simple, which is why it is such a rewarding plant for pots.

How do I bring out the red edges and best colour?

Light is the key. In full sun to bright light the rosettes develop their signature rose-red edges around the cream and green centres. In too much shade the colour softens and the plant can grow loose and leggy, so a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors and the brightest windowsill indoors will keep it at its most colourful and compact.

My plant has gone leggy. Can I make it bushy again?

Yes, easily. In spring you can behead a leggy rosette, leaving a short stem, let the cut end dry for a day or two, then re-root it in gritty compost to make a fresh, compact plant. Removing any tired lower leaves and giving it plenty of light will also keep it neat. No routine pruning is otherwise needed.

How much water does it need?

Water moderately during active growth, letting the top of the compost dry out between waterings, and keep it almost dry in winter. Aeoniums are naturally summer-dormant, so also ease off in the hottest, driest spells. Above all it needs a gritty, free-draining mix, as sitting in wet compost is the quickest way to lose it.

Is 'Kiwi' the same as 'Dream Colour', and what pairs well with it?

Yes, Aeonium 'Kiwi' is widely sold under the name 'Dream Colour' too; they are the same tricoloured pinwheel succulent. For a striking contrast, pair its pastel rosettes with the dark, velvety rosettes of Aeonium arboreum 'Velours', or explore more of our exotics and succulents.

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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