Aeonium aureum Green Rose Buds

Common Name:
Green Rose Aeonium

Description:
Aeonium aureum, commonly known as Green Rose Aeonium, is a striking succulent prized for its large, symmetrical rosettes that resemble tightly layered green rose blooms. The fleshy leaves are smooth, spoon-shaped, and form dense, low-growing clusters that create a bold architectural statement in any garden or container display. Native to the Canary Islands, it is well adapted to Melbourne conditions, thriving in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. During the cooler months, it actively grows and maintains its lush appearance, while in hotter periods it may enter dormancy, requiring minimal watering. Mature plants can produce tall flower spikes bearing clusters of small yellow flowers, typically in late winter to spring. Ideal for pots, rockeries, and succulent gardens, this low-maintenance plant adds structure, texture, and year-round visual appeal.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 30–60 cm
Width: 40–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Yellow

Key Attributes:
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Perennial
Suitable for Pots
Succulent
Low Maintenance
Architectural rosette form

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation.

Companion Plants:
Echeveria
Sedum
Crassula
Kalanchoe
Aloe