Delosperma Lido ‘Fire’ (floarea de gheata, floarea de cristal)

Delosperma Lido 'Fire', also known as ice flower or crystal flower , is a perennial succulent plant, appreciated for its bright flowers and exceptional drought resistance . It is part of the Lido series, specially developed to offer abundant flowering and superior resistance in intense sun conditions.

The plant spreads along the ground, forming a dense carpet and can reach heights of approximately 5-10 cm.

🔸 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Delosperma cooperi 'Lido Fire'

• Family: Aizoaceae

• Plant type: perennial succulent with tart habit

• Leaves: fleshy, green, cylindrical

• Flowers: small, shiny

• Flowering: May – September, repeated and abundant flowering

🔸 Growing conditions:

• Light : full sun – maximum flowering in sunny places

• Soil : very well drained, sandy or stony

• Watering : low – tolerates drought well, water only when the substrate is completely dry

• Minimum resistance temperature : approx. -20°C – good frost resistance in drained soils

• Fertilization : occasional, only during the growing season

🔸 Uses and advantages:

• Ideal for rock gardens, green roofs, borders and slopes

• Rustic, low-maintenance succulent plant

Attractive to bees and other pollinating insects

• Excellent heat and drought tolerance

Pot diameter : 12 cm

Height with pot included : 10-15 cm

The flowers show variability.

⚠️ Attention! The plant can be delivered with or without flowers , depending on the season and the stage of vegetation.