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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Crassulaceae (Stonecrops) |
| Origin: Canary Islands (Atlantic Ocean) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Parentage: (Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' x A. canariense) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Aeonium 'Plum Purdy' - A branching small shrub 2 to 3 feet in height with wonderful 10 inch wide rosettes that are full with many 5 inch long glossy spathulate leaves with fine ciliate margins. The leaves emerge green and quickly darken to a beautiful plum color so the center is often greener than the surrounding plum color. Bright yellow flowers in a tight capitate inflorescence rise just above the foliage in spring. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and water occasionally. Hardy to at least 28°F. This very attractive cultivar has leaves not quite so dark but one and a half times the size of its parent 'Zwartkop'. It is another of the dark-leaved hybrids created named by the legendary Jack Catlin. It is a result of crossing Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop' with Aeonium canariensis. The plant was first grown at the introduced by the Huntington Botanic Garden (Accession HBG 75124) and introducted through the International Succulent Introduction (ISI) program as ISI 94-14. In the introduction literature it was noted that the name comes from the American colloquialism
"plum purdy" which means "very pretty". Our plants from the Huntington Botanic Garden.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Aeonium 'Plum Purdy'.
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