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Products > Aeonium decorum   Aeonium decorum - Pinwheel      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1 foot Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F Aeonium decorum (Pinwheel) - Evergreen, multi-branching succulent forms a 1 foot mound of 3 inch wide rosettes clustered on thick branches. The leaves are pale green with orange-red tones and red leaf margins. In late spring the Inflorescence rises above foliage and lays over diagonally, bearing soft pink flowers. Prefers a sunny area in well drained soil. Water occasionally to little. Hardy to around 30° F. These plants give an "other-world" effect, especially when planted in groups.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]