Delosperma cooperi
Cooper's ice plant
A mat-forming, evergreen succulent with cylindrical light green leaves, up to 5cm long, and glossy, deep purplish-pink, daisy-like flowers, up to 5cm across, produced in mid- and late summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Delosperma are mat-forming perennials, or dwarf shrubs, with smooth, fleshy leaves. The daisy-like flowers are brightly coloured in shades of pink, purple, yellow, red, orange or white
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Africa, Lesotho
How to grow
Cultivation
In mild areas grow in very well-drained soil in full sun, otherwise grow in an unheated greenhouse
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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