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Other Names:  A. lindleyi var. viscatum

Description:

An exceptionally dense, succulent sub-shrub, presenting a thick mound of tiny green leaves; small, yellow, star shaped flowers rise above in late winter; has an incredible, fine texture, perfect for rock gardens, or containers; protect from frost

Ornamental Features

Irish Bouquet Aeonium features dainty clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late winter to early spring. It has attractive green foliage with hints of silver which emerges buttery yellow in spring. The tiny succulent oval compound leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Landscape Attributes

Irish Bouquet Aeonium is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Irish Bouquet Aeonium is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• General Garden Use
• Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Irish Bouquet Aeonium will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 14 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Irish Bouquet Aeonium makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.