{"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","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/aeonium-schwarzkopf","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}