Aeonium canariense
Velvety 1' wide rosettes with 3' high blooms in summer attract bees and butterflies. When grown in shade leaves are limey green, but in sun blush red. Offsets freely.
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 Height | 8–12in |
|---|---|
 Width | 2–3ft |
 Tolerates | Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Neglect, Salt, Wind |
 Water needs | Low |
This Aeonium is from a higher altitude where it gets consistent moisture year round, and as such will need additional summer irrigation, unlike most aeoniums. | |
 Hardy to | 30°F |
 Exposure | Full Sun |
 Plant traits | Monocarpic, Mounding, Rock Garden, Succulent, Suckering |
 Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor |
 Drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
 Fertilizing | All Purpose, Low Needs |
 Origin | Canary Islands |
 California native | No |
 Sunset zones | 15–17, 20–24 |
Growing Notes
Most aeoniums are monocarpic, meaning that a head will die once it flowers, usually replaced by the lower suckers on clumping varieties. This can often be overcome by removing the flower (but leaving the stem that held it) once the flower is past peak bloom. It will take time, but with some luck you'll get new growth along that stem instead of having it die completely.
Aeoniums tend to be brittle, so they should be kept away from high traffic areas where physical damage is a possibility.
When over-fertilized, aeoniums grow lush and soft, attracting aphids.
Special Interest
This Aeonium easily propagates from stem cuttings, just snap a stem halfway down in the fall and plant it half of the way into your soil. Wait a week to water.
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