Delosperma 'Pink Sherbet'

Alpine Rockery Cactus Succulent Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial

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A compact, hardy, low-growing, mat-forming succulent to around 5cm in height, with fine, fleshy green foliage. Large, two-toned salmon-pink daisy-like flowers appear from spring into summer. Ideal for cascading over pots and alpine beds or used as ground cover

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: Up to 10 cm

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: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

In mild areas grow outdoors in very well-drained soil in full sun, or grow under glass in standard cactus compost in full light with good ventilation

Propagation

Propagate by seed, or by stem cuttings in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Hanging Basket
Patio and container plants
Rock garden
Banks and slopes
Flower borders and beds
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Wall side borders

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free