Aeonium Zwartkop, commonly known as the Black Rose, is one of the most dramatic succulents you can grow. She forms large rosettes of glossy, spoon-shaped leaves in deep burgundy-purple to near-black, held at the tips of bare branching stems like dark blossoms on a tree.

Her colouring deepens with more sun, moving from green-tinged purple in shade to an almost velvet black in bright light, and mature plants can send up large cone-like clusters of bright yellow flowers. Planted in a container or garden bed, she brings bold architectural contrast that few plants can match.

Plant Information

Botanical Name
Aeonium arboreum 'Zwartkop'

Leaf Colour
Glossy deep burgundy-purple to near-black, deepening further in full sun

Form
Branching, tree-like shrub with dark rosettes at the ends of bare stems

Mature Size
Up to 1–2m tall over time

Sunlight
Full sun to bright light — more sun deepens the dark colouring

Watering
Low to moderate — allow the soil to dry between waterings and reduce during summer dormancy

Soil
Well-draining succulent or cactus mix

Frost Tolerance
Frost tender — protect from frost and cold winds

Pot Size
Supplied in a 12cm pot

Important Notes

• More sun = darker colour: The near-black colouring intensifies in bright light and cooler months
• Summer dormancy: Growth may slow in the hot months — reduce watering during this time
• Frost tender: Protect from frost and cold winds in winter
• Delivery: Delivered across South Africa — please ensure someone is available to receive your plant

Perfect for succulent collectors, container gardens, and decorative plant displays.