Surreal Succulents
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf'
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf'
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Most of our plants are shipped bare-root. Please note that the plant you receive may not be an exact likeness of the images shown. How we prepare your plants
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' quick care tips
Watering
Watering
The Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' would like watering between once and twice per week in the peak growing season. It is advised to reduce watering when plants are dormant due to a heatwave and to significantly reduce/ stop watering when conditions are frosty.
Feeding
Feeding
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' likes to be fed to bring out its best forms and colours. We recommend feeding with a liquid seaweed feed every 2 weeks in the main growing season from April to September.
Ideal soil
Ideal soil
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf' needs free draining soil to thrive. We recommend a mixture of 1/3 John Innes no.2, 1/3 perlite and 1/3 coconut coir. The soil mix we offer here is similar in composition to this.
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf'
Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf', also known as Black Rose or Black Beauty, is a striking succulent prized for its dark, almost black, rosettes. The leaves are glossy, forming tight spirals as they grow, creating a dramatic and captivating appearance.
This drought-tolerant plant requires bright sunlight and well-draining soil, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation in mild climates. 'Schwarzkopf' adds a bold touch to succulent arrangements, gardens, or containers, making it a first-choice plant.
We often feature this plant in our RHS display gardens due to its ability to create a great contrast of colour to nearby succulents.
Also named Aeonium ‘Zwartkop’.
Ideal Environment for Aeonium 'Schwarzkopf'
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Size Guide
If unstated otherwise, our plants are grown in 6cm pots and are around 5-7cm in width and height, depending on the variety and time of year.
Size Option Guide
6cm pot - Regular: Orange pot (bottom).
13cm pot - Large: Grey pot (right).
21cm pot - X Large: Grey pot (left).

Aeonium gallery
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Aeonium 'Blood' looking bold
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Aeonium 'Dynamite' with a splash of colour
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Gorgeous Aeonium 'Floresens'
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Awesome Aeonium nobile in flower
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Bright Aeonium 'Superbang'
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Aeonium 'Deep Purple' shining at our nursery
I received 2 small cuttings instead of the one I was expecting. Both have beenn potted up separately in my porch awaiting better weather when they will go outside. I look forward to seeing them grow in the spring/summer.
Ordering was simple and received the order promptly.
The bare rooted Aeonium arrived perfectly packaged with detailed potting instructions.
Now the hard bit ….my responsibility to get the poor thing through the winter months. The plant was in good condition when it arrived. It has lost some leaves now after a few weeks. Now trying a different position, from kitchen windowsill with limited sunlight, in the greenhouse. Increased sunlight and light.
Detailed instructions are available on the website.