Aeonium ‘Cyclops’

Aeonium ‘Cyclops’ is a tall evergreen succulent of open, branching habit with large rosettes, 12-18 in. across (30-45 cm), of glossy, fleshy, dark reddish-bronze leaves adorned with a bright green heart. This cultivar is the result of a cross between Aeonium undulatum and the highly popular Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’. Attractive when not blooming, this Aeonium is particularly striking when it produces bright golden racemes of small, star-shaped flowers.

• Grows into a shrub-like plant, up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm) in areas where this plant is hardy enough to overwinter. If grown in containers, it will grow as large as the container allows.
• Easily grown in sandy, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade and poor soils. While drought tolerant, Aeoniums require more regular watering than other succulents since they have a relatively small, shallow root system.
• Aeoniums may go dormant in summer and do not require any water, except in excessively dry conditions. When in growth water moderately and feed every two or three weeks with a balanced liquid feed. During the winter months, restrict water to just enough to keep the foliage from shriveling.
• Aeoniums are monocarpic: the rosette flowers once and dies thereafter. However, it may take several years before this happens and not all rosettes bloom at the same time.
• Excellent for rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Perfect for containers where spectacular floral arrangements can be created.
• Deer resistant and salt tolerant.
• Virtually pest and disease free. 
• Propagate by cuttings of rosettes kept at 64ºF (18ºC) and barely moist until rooted.