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Name: Delosperma - Ice Plant - mixed varieties
Genus of 150 or more species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs
and mat-forming succulents. The hardy ice plant has triangular leaves,
which are borne in opposite pairs, and give way to daisy-like flowers all
summer long. Native to South Africa
Plant in a coarse well-drained soil within a pH range of 6.0-7.5.
Does not tolerate wet feet and prefers a rocky/sandy loam.
Where not hardy, ice plants can be grown as an annual.
Great plant for hot dry areas.
In extreme drought conditions the leaves may drop while blooming
will continue. The
succulent leaves will return from the tuber once moisture is returned to
the soil.
If growing in containers use regular garden soil or add sand to the
potting medium.
Most peat based mediums stay too soggy in winter for Delosperma
plants.
Delosperma is a terrific, long blooming perennial groundcover for hot,
dry, sunny areas. Combine them with other drought tolerant plants such as Junipers, Sedums, and
Sempervivums.
Plants are well watered and allowed to dry thoroughly before water is added again. If too much water is
added, the roots will rot, so avoid overwatering. Fertilize only once during the growing season with a very
dilute solution. Use a balanced fertilizer diluted to ¼ of the strength recommended on the label. Whether
grown in containers or in the landscape this is really a great plant to grow.
Source: http://streambankgardens.com/Delosperma_Hardy_Ice_Plant.html
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