Aeonium 'Short Black' presents a mesmerizing display of deep burgundy to nearly black rosettes, perched atop sturdy, branching stems. As a compact form—reaching around 60 cm in both height and width—it offers a refined silhouette that’s both architectural and elegant.
This cultivar likely originated as a mutation of Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' (the dramatic Black Rose), and may also be known internationally as Aeonium ‘Zwartkin’—a hybrid thought to combine A. tabuliforme with A. 'Zwartkop', bred by Jack Catlin in the U.S.
In winter and cooler growth periods, the foliage tends toward greenish tones before deepening into rich, dark shades through spring and summer—especially when exposed to strong sunlight. This seasonal color shift makes Aeonium 'Short Black' particularly effective as a focal point or contrast plant in container arrangements, succulent collections, rockeries, or borders.
As a succulent subshrub of the Crassulaceae family, it features fleshy, petal-like rosettes and follows the genus’s monocarpic habit—each rosette may eventually bloom with yellow, star-shaped flowers before dying, though offsets will continue the plant’s growth over seasons.
For care, plant in a free-draining, lightly gritty mix and situate where light ranges from full sun to partial shade to bring out the richest tones. Water sparingly—moderating moisture especially during cooler months to avoid root rot—and check regularly for mealybugs as temperatures warm.
Its compact size, dynamic colour changes, and architectural rosettes make Aeonium 'Short Black' a distinctive and rewarding choice for gardeners seeking structure and depth in their planting schemes.
Aeonium 'Short Black' plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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