Aeonium 'Merlot' is a hardy, low-mounding succulent hybrid known for its attractive deep burgundy rosettes that intensify in sun. It is a durable landscape plant that grows to about 2–3 feet wide and 2 feett tall, with no woody stems, and can tolerate temperatures in the upper 20s Fahrenheit. This hybrid is a cross between Aeonium 'Zwartkop' and aeonium urbicum.
Appearance and growth
Leaves: Deep burgundy rosettes, with color deepening in direct sun.
Form: Low-growing, mounding, and freely branching with no woody stems.
Size: Reaches 2–3 feet wide and 1 foot tall.
Hybrid: A cross between Aeonium 'Zwartkop' and aeonium urbicum.
Care and cultivation
Sunlight: Prefers full sun in coastal areas and part shade in deserts.
Hardiness: Hardy to temperatures in the upper 20s Fahrenheit.
Water: Avoid overwatering, which can cause the plant to become squishy or translucent.
Soil: Needs well-draining soil, such as a mix for succulents.
Dormancy: During summer dormancy, the rosettes may wrap up, with leaves expanding again in the fall.