Overview
Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) is a bushy cactus succulent in the genus Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) 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 'Starburst' is a bushy cultivar of the Aeonium genus, which comprises evergreen succulents with thick leaves arranged in rosettes at the branch tips. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east. It grows best in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as patios and containers, Aeonium 'Starburst' is hardy to H1c and is especially attractive during the summer when it displays its characteristic star-like flowers.
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 'Starburst' (v) 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 'Starburst' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed, rosette stem-tip softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, mealybugs
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aeonium 'Starburst' (v)?
Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) need?
Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) hardy in the UK?
Aeonium 'Starburst' (v) 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 'Starburst' (v)?
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 'Ron Dale'