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    Aeonium hierrense

    Also Known As

    • Giant Houseleek

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"-36'
    • W: 18"-30"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Aeonium hierrense plant details

    Aeonium hierrense is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeonium hierrense

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, monocarpic, rare, showy, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeonium hierrense

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Super rare and possibly the most majestic of all Aeoniums, this giant boasts impressive red-edged, long-leaved rosettes to 30 inches across atop thick, tropicalesque stalks to three feet tall. Handsomely patterned in olive green and white, they look like designer palm trunks! After three or more years, it bursts into a pyramidal head of pink and white starry blooms. It's monocarpic, so after blooming it will pass away (hopefully leaving behind lots of seed!) To our knowledge, we are the first nursery in the U.S. to offer this elephant-sized and imposing species--possibly the largest in the genus. EASY and low maintenance, it makes a stunning subject for a container or dryish well-drained garden.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aeonium hierrense plant

    How to Grow Aeonium hierrense

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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