Aeonium ‘Bolinas’

This spreading aeonium has lightly serrated icy blue leaves. Propagated in Bolinas, CA, this prolific succulent thrives in coastal California in well-drained soil, containers.
height 1–2ft
width 2–4ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Fog, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 One of the few aeoniums that will maintain lush growth if given irrigation in the summer, but can tolerate summer-dry conditions on the foggy coast.
hardy
to		 29F
exposure Part Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Canary Islands
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 16, 17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

This versatile and easy-to-grow species originates on Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. In habitat, it grows in forest clearings in the island’s moist northeast corner.
It can spread steadily to become a large-scale groundcover but is easy to keep in check.
Waxy leaves tolerate sun well; shade is ok, too.
Propagate by cutting side rosettes, allowing cut to dry for a couple of days, and then setting in barely-moist, well-drained soil. Refrain from watering until roots have reached at least one inch long.

Special Interest

Uniquely among aeoniums, new rosettes form on side runners, allowing this species to spread as a large-scale groundcover.
No aeonium receives more rain in habitat that this species, a fact that accounts for its ability to stay full and lush when given summer water.