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| Category: Succulent |
| Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink & White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aeonium hierrense (El Hierro Giant Houseleek) A beautiful large Aeonium with broad flat rosettes 18 to 24 inches wide of blue-green leaves that when drought stressed can flush pink or even red. These leaves crown a stout stem to 3 feet tall that is decoratively marked with old leaf scars. A monocarpic plant that, when mature, produces a large tower of white to pale pink flowers that rise above the leaves. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil and water ocassionally. Hardy to at least 25°F. This has among the largest rosettes of all of the Aeoniums though it is not the tallest. It is in the Aeonium urbicum complex and is very similar to this species, though it is lower growing and more prone to branching. It is endemic to the island of Hierro in the Canary Island chain were it grows in exposed sunny locations on rocky soils in the eastern and central parts of the island above 1,300 feet. Our plants from seed provided by Rudolf Schultz that was collected at Isora on El Hierro Island at 2690 feet.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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