Delosperma 12(13) cm

Delosperma / Ice plant (Delosperma cooperi) — succulent / cactus.

Delosperma / Ice plant (Delosperma cooperi) – succulent / cactus. Delosperma carpets the ground with brilliant flowers and tolerates drought and frost; perfect in rockeries.

Benefits

• Very drought-resistant
• Minimal maintenance

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water sparingly – it is drought-tolerant. Tolerates heat and drought well.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Delosperma cooperi
• Botanical family: Aizoaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Slow
• Minimum temperature: -15 °C
• Drought resistance: High
• Mature height: 10-40 cm
• Mature width: 10-40 cm
• Flowering period: June–September
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Fragrance: No
• Soil: Special cactus mix, very free-draining
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Low
• Fertilising: Rarely, special cactus feed
• Pruning: No
• Mulching: Decorative gravel
• Product code: 4018141
• EAN code: 6420384018141

Warnings

• Water sparingly – it rots with excess water
• Most are frost-sensitive

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; low watering. Delosperma carpets the ground with brilliant flowers and tolerates drought and frost; perfect in rockeries.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: June-September.