Aeonium tricolour

Common Name:
Tricolour Aeonium

Description:
Aeonium ‘Tricolour’ is a vibrant and highly ornamental succulent, celebrated for its striking rosettes of variegated foliage. The fleshy leaves display a beautiful blend of soft green centres, creamy yellow variegation, and vivid red margins that intensify in full sun and cooler conditions. This compact, clumping plant forms multiple rosettes over time, creating a dense and visually dynamic display that works exceptionally well in pots, rockeries, and succulent arrangements. In Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and requires minimal watering, particularly during its summer dormancy period. During late winter to spring, mature plants may produce tall stems of small yellow flowers, adding seasonal interest. Its bold colouring and architectural form make it a standout feature in both modern and cottage-style gardens.

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

Mature Size:
Height: 20–40 cm
Width: 30–60 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
Variegated foliage
Architectural rosette form

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

Companion Plants:
Echeveria
Sedum
Crassula
Aloe
Kalanchoe