Aeonium 'Zwartkop' — The Black Rose Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' — Dutch for "black head" — is the world's best-known near-black succulent, its deep burgundy rosettes almost appearing painted on. SouthQuest Farm grows closely related near-black Aeonium hybrids in Yunnan's high-UV, high-altitude conditions, which naturally intensify this pigmentation.
About This Cultivar
'Zwartkop' is a cultivar of Aeonium arboreum developed for its dramatic near-black rosettes, growing on branching stalks up to 30–60cm. The dark colouring comes from high anthocyanin production, a pigment response triggered by strong UV exposure — plants kept in low light will often revert to a duller green-purple.
Care Basics
- Light: As much direct sun as your climate allows without scorching — colour intensity is directly tied to light exposure
- Water: Soak-and-dry; more active growth in cooler months
- Propagation: Stem cuttings root readily after a 2–3 day callous period
- Common issue: Fading to green in insufficient light — this is reversible by increasing sun exposure
Sourcing near-black Aeonium from SouthQuest Farm
MOQ
50 plants for mixed retail orders; 500+ for nursery/landscape programs.
Availability
In stock year-round; old-stalk specimen sizes are seasonal — request current photos before ordering.
Export Form
Bare-root, soil-free, with full phytosanitary documentation. Cutting to XL exhibition specimen sizes available.
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