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 |
Plant Height | 4 in - 6 in |
Plant Width | 8 in - 10 in |
Bloom Size | 2 in |
Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Ever Blooming, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Succulents |
Bloom Color | Dark Red, Pink |
Foliage Color | Olive Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Outdoor |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |