As Aeonium 'Garnet' matures, it will become a multi-branched low shrub-like succulent with multiple dense rosettes. In bright light the rosettes are deep bronze burgundy on their edges with some green in the center. In lower light levels the entire plant will be green.

In spring the aeonium blooms, sending up conical clusters of small bright yellow flowers.

This variety is a hybrid created by Jack Catlin by crossing Aeonium 'Zwartkop' and Aeonium tabuliforme. It works well in ground or combined with other succulents in a container garden.