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.

About the genus

Aeonium, the tree houseleeks, is a genus of about 35 species of succulent, subtropical plants of the family Crassulaceae. Many species are popular in horticulture. The genus name comes from the ancient Greek αἰώνιος / aiōnios (ageless).

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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