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BeddingHerbaceous Perennial

Delosperma Mesa Verde ('Kelaidis')

ice plant [Mesa Verde]

A mat-forming perennial with succulent, evergreen leaves and salmon-pink, daisy-like flowers in summer

Synonyms
Delosperma 'Kelaidis'
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Needs full sun and good drainage. Does well in a container with gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost, on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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