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.