Delosperma 'Garnet'

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Synonyms

Delosperma 'Garnet'

Cactus Succulent
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A low-growing evergreen succulent, forming a spreading mat of cylindrical, succulent leaves that are covered over a long period with daisy-like flowers. Flowers have red to orange-red petals that are coloured purple to pink at their base, and a white eye

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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
Synonym

How to Grow

Cultivation

In mild areas grow in well-drained soil in full sun; otherwise, grow in an unheated greenhouse. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings or by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Coastal
  • Banks and slopes

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free