Aeonium ‘Sunburst Crested’

The crested selection of Aeonium ‘sunburst’ is an attention grabber, with variegated leaves undulating in corral-head like mounds. Winter growing succulent, perfect for the coast.
height 1–2ft
width 1–2ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Pots, Neglect, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Low
water
info		 Aeonium are from the Mediterranean and don’t appreciate heavy summer water, which can lead to root rot or overgrowth encouraging pests. They will look more lush with infrequent summer irrigation, retaining their winter leaves.

This particular aeonium is best watered from below, as getting the top wet can promote crown rot. It also doesn’t like a completely dry summer.

It is natural for Aeonium heads to shed lower leaves during Sumer, becoming smaller and more compact. Once winter rains come the heads expand, adding many new leaves. This summer stress is a wonderful seasonal change in the Mediterranean garden.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin Hybrid, Canary Islands
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 15–17, 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

Most Aeonium 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.
Aeonium tend to be brittle, so should be kept back from high traffic areas where physical damage is a possibility.
When over fertilized Aeonium grow lush and soft, attracting aphids.

Special Interest

Can be propagated by cuttings, though not as easily as other aeonium.

More Info

Looks great in a pot as a living sculpture or in tandem with Aeonium ‘sunburst’ or Aeonium ‘kiwi’.