Aeonium - 'Atropurpureum'

Type Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Purple Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Tender, Seaside Friendly
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Aeonium cultivation notes: This low growing succulent sub-shrub requires gritty well drained soils and protection from winter frosts. Position in full to part sun in a sheltered spot and over winter under glass in all but the mildest of gardens.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Common Missspellings: Aoneum, Aonium, Aeoneum
Aeonium - 'Atropurpureum'
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