Delosperma cultivars

Aizoaceae

Ice Plant

Around 150 or more species, and many hybrids; mainly from South Africa, but also north into Arabia and east in Madagascar.

Growth habit can be upright, procumbent, prostrate, cliff dwelling; woody, herbaceous or succulent with fleshy leaves and showy daisy-like flowers.

Uses

Ground covers, floral displays, container plants, rockery plants

Culture

Frost hardy to frost tender it prefers full sun and good drainage. This species can live up to 20 years.
 

Propagation

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Cultivars

Delosperma ‘Mesa Verde Kelaidis’ –Thought to be a mutation from the species D. cooperii; mat forming ground cover with jelly bean like leaves and pink to salmon flowers with a yellow centre.

Plant Health

Prone to greenfly and mealybugs.

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