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Products > Aeonium canariensis var. virgineum
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Aeonium virgineum] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aeonium canariensis var. virgineum A clustering succulent plant to 1 foot tall that has many 6 to 8 in wide slightly open rosettes with spathulate slightly fuzzy pale green leaves take on pink hues near the leaf tips when grown in full sun. A bit shy to flower but occasionally yellow flowers rise up atop an inflorescent a foot or so above the foliage in spring. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and water occasionally. Hardy to at least 25°F - this plant survived the cold winter of 2007 with 3 nights at 25°F without damage. Though uncommon this is a good garden plant as it forms clusters of rosettes so when one rosette flowers, others quickly fill the void after the flowering one withers away. In nature this plant is restricted to the arid northern side of the island of Gran Canaria, growing from sea level to over 1600 feet on exposed rocky and poorly vegetated sites or under shrubs and trees. The name Aeonium comes for Greek word 'aionion' or 'aionios' meaning immortal or everlasting for its succulent nature and presumed longevity. The specific epithet is in reference to the occurrence of this plant in the Barranco de la Virgen (Virgin's Ravine) which is noted to be contain a relic laurel forest such a what once covered the entire interior of the island of Gran Canaria. It came to us in 2001 from Stockton succulent collector Alice Waidhofer.
This information about Aeonium canariensis var. virgineum displayed is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We will also note observations that we have made about it as it grows in the gardens in our nursery and those elsewhere, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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