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.
More info
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