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A vigorous cultivar with well marked reddish-brown rosettes. Raised in 1977 by Gustaaf van der Steen in Belgium. The reported parentage
is S. tectorum atropurpureum x S. tectorum nigrum. Craigiehall Nursery say: "The gorgeous dark leaf tips in spring is the 'stand-out' feature of this one and it's a popular plant. The leaf tips in spring are dark purple-red, almost black at times, over an olive-green centre. Aldo Moro was an Italian Prime Minister who was kidnapped then murdered in the 1970's. It's a fascinating story to look up if you enjoy crime and political intrigue." |
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