Aeonium 'Schwarzkopff'

Aeonium 'Schwarzkopff'

 - syn. A. 'Zwartkop'

A striking evergreen succulent with an erect growth habit and very dark purple, almost black, fleshy leaves which are formed in terminal rosettes that turn lighter green in winter.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Tender (H2 +1°C to +5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

N/A

Height x Spread:

50 x 30 cm

Available to Order:

January - June

Recommend Sales:

April - September

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Alternative Names:

syn. A. 'Zwartkop'

Narrative Description:

A striking evergreen succulent with an erect growth habit and very dark purple, almost black, fleshy leaves which are formed in terminal rosettes that turn lighter green in winter.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for containers on the balcony or the patio.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Tender (H2 +1°C to +5°C)

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

50 x 30 cm

Features:

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

Black

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Raised Bed

Container

Rockery

House Plant

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

To keep this plant over winter it must be kept frost-free.

Plant Care:

Dislikes wet feet at any time and especially during winter.

Cultural Information

Family:

CRASSULACEAE

Genus:

Aeonium

Species:

arboreum

Cultivar:

Schwarzkopff

Alternative Names:

syn. A. 'Zwartkop'

Category:

Succulents

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Well drained - keep dry

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Medium crop 8 - 15°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - June

Recommended Sales Window:

April - September

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:13/2618/2628/26
Qty:135

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.45)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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