As tough as it is beautiful, Delosperma Jewel of Desert Garnet is a uniquely robust ice plant. It can weather almost any climate such as heat, drought, and even partial shade. Its olive-green succulent foliage spreads densely over the ground8 to 10 inches widebut never grows more than a few inches high. Watch this bloom burst open and showcase its almost neon-like colors at the first sign of spring. The daisy-like flowers are 2 inches wide and multi-hued: neon magenta petals with fuchsia tips, and canary yellow centers surrounded by rings of crisp white.
Delosperma Jewel of Desert Garnet is happy in a rock garden, as a ground cover, or in a hanging basket. It does not require any special care to thrive.
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Species | cooperi |
| Variety | 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' |
| ppaf | PP23471 |
| Zone | 5 - 10 |
| Bloom Start to End | Mid Spring - Mid Fall |
| Habit | Prostrate |
| Height | 4 in - 6 in |
| Width | 8 in - 10 in |
| Bloom Size | 2 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer, Easy Care Plants, Long Bloomers, Flower, Ever Blooming, Succulents, Butterfly Lovers |
| Bloom Color | Dark Red, Pink |
| Foliage Color | Olive Green |
| Light Requirements | Part Shade, Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
| Uses | Border, Containers, Outdoor, Ground Cover, Beds |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii |