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Copper pinwheel

How to identify Copper pinwheel (Aeonium 'Sunburst')

Copper pinwheel

Copper pinwheel is a striking succulent featuring large, variegated rosettes with green and white leaves that are edged in a prominent coppery red. It reaches up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall, with its vibrant foliage standing out on sturdy stalks. Best coloration is achieved with full sun to bright shade exposure and moderate watering. Copper pinwheel is sensitive to cold and should be protected from frost, as it can be damaged by temperatures below 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius). Its rosettes provide a distinctive visual appeal in a garden or as container plants.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Succulent, Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Copper pinwheel

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Large variegated rosettes with green and white leaves

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Coppery red edges on leaves

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Grows up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall

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Vibrant foliage on sturdy stalks

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Sensitive to cold temperatures below 28°F (-2°C)

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Detailed Traits of Copper pinwheel

Leaf Features

Leaf Shape

Spatulate

Leaf Arrangement

Rosulate

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Key Facts About Copper pinwheel

Attributes of Copper pinwheel
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
45 cm to 60 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Stem Color
White
Cream
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Copper pinwheel

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Stonecrop
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Species
Copper pinwheel (Aeonium 'Sunburst')
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