Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' - spectacular ice plant

Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet', commonly known as Ice Plant, is a perennial outdoor succulent valued for its large flowers in intense garnet red shades that almost completely cover the plant throughout the warm season. It is part of the renowned Jewel of Desert® series, known for its very long blooming period, vibrant colors, and exceptional resistance to drought and low temperatures.

It quickly forms a dense carpet of fleshy, persistent leaves, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders, dry walls, slope coverage, or planters exposed to full sun. Once well-rooted, it requires very little maintenance and rewards with abundant flowering from spring until the first frosts.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'
• Common name: Ice Plant
• Family: Aizoaceae
• Plant type: perennial outdoor succulent
• Trailing habit, forming compact carpets
• Cylindrical, fleshy, persistent leaves
• Large daisy-like flowers in intense garnet red shades with a yellow center
• Abundant flowering from May-June until the first frosts
• Mature height: approximately 10-15 cm
• Mature width: 40-60 cm

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers direct sunlight; for maximum flowering, it needs at least 6-8 hours of sun per day.
• Substrate: very well-drained, sandy or rocky.
• Watering: low; once rooted, it tolerates drought very well.
• Temperature: withstands down to approximately -20°C if grown in well-drained soil.
• Fertilization: does not require frequent fertilization; a small amount of fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For optimal development and excellent drainage, we recommend Secret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti and Succulents – SG MIX, specially formulated for plants that require a very airy substrate with rapid excess water drainage.

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✨ What makes it special:

• blooms continuously for several months;
• large flowers in intense garnet red shades;
• extremely resistant to drought and frost;
• quickly forms dense and decorative carpets;
• attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to garden biodiversity;
• ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

📌 Note: The plant is sold depending on lot availability, with or without flowers. Outside the flowering period, it may be delivered without flowers or buds but will bloom abundantly in season if it receives direct sunlight and proper growing conditions. Flower color intensity may vary slightly depending on sun exposure, temperature, and flowering stage. For maximum winter resistance, it is essential that the plant is grown in very well-drained soil, avoiding excess moisture during the cold season.

Height including pot: 10-15 cm