Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'PBR (Jewel of Desert Series)
ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'
A mat-forming evergreen succulent to 10cm tall with cylindrical, fleshy, blue-green leaves. From early summer to autumn it bears a profusion of daisy-like flowers to 6cm across; the petals are dark pink with an inner white ring and a yellow eye. Thrives in full sun on poor soil
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sharply drained soil in full sun. Provide winter protection in very cold areas
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Sub-tropical
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Bedding
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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