Overview
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aeonium 'Ron Dale' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' is a bushy cultivar of the Aeonium genus, which comprises evergreen succulents with thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, gritty soils such as loam or sand, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, and container planting, particularly in Mediterranean climates. Aeonium 'Ron Dale' is hardy to H1c and can be propagated by seed or rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aeonium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aeonium 'Ron Dale'
- Propagation
- Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, mealybugs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aeonium 'Ron Dale'?
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aeonium 'Ron Dale' need?
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aeonium 'Ron Dale' hardy in the UK?
Aeonium 'Ron Dale' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Aeonium 'Ron Dale'?
Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings.
More in the Aeonium genus
- Aeonium arboreum var. arboreum
- Aeonium mascaense
- Aeonium urbicum
- Aeonium 'Black Cap'
- Aeonium 'Bronze Teacup'
- Aeonium 'Cornish Pixie'
- Aeonium 'Cornish Rose'
- Aeonium 'Starburst' (v)