Delosperma from Sani Pass, South Africa
Sean Hogan's ectotropis
Seanii-hoganii is a spreading, low-growing succulent to 5cm tall. The fleshy leaves are dark green, flushed with red and purple, and in winter they turn deep maroon in colour. White, daisy-like flowers are borne in summer
Other common names
ice plant 'Ruby Coral'Synonyms
Delosperma 'Ruby Coral'Delosperma 'Sani Pass'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Red Purple | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of two species of evergreen perennial alpine succulents, Ectotropis have fleshy foliage forming tight rosettes which can vary in colour from grey-green to red. Flowers appear during the summer months.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost; also does well 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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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