Aeonium 'Sunburst': A Variegated, Tricolor Aeonium for Striking Foliage Contrast

Aeonium 'Sunburst' is a stunning cultivar with large, spoon-shaped leaves arranged in rosettes at the ends of branching stems. The leaves are variegated with creamy yellow centers, green margins, and often pink to red edges in bright light—creating a tricolor effect. It grows 1–2 feet tall and wide. In spring, mature rosettes produce a cone of yellow flowers, then die (monocarpic), but the plant branches freely. A showstopper in containers and mild-climate gardens.

Taxonomic Profile

Culture

Full sun to part shade (color best with some sun). Well-drained soil. Water when dry in cool season; dormant in summer heat—water sparingly. Frost tender; protect below 30°F (-1°C). Monocarpic rosettes; branching ensures survival. Propagate from stem cuttings.