Aeonium decorum (Green Pinwheel)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Aeonium |
| Species | decorum |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 5 to 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 24 - 50 |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A shorter succulent that produces pink blooms in late spring. The leaves are pale green with a red tint and outline. Rosettes form in low clumps. |
| Shape | Bushy, rounded, and short. |
| Landscape | Succulent gardens, rock gardens, borders or as a specimen or accent plant. |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings obtained during any period other than summer dormancy will root quite easily. |
| Cultivation | Sandy, dryer soil with adequate drainage preferred. Dormant during summer, requiring practically no water. During winter growth it requires significant watering. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Photographs
Aeonium decorum, form. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.
Aeonium decorum, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden. London, United Kingdom.