Delosperma (Hybrid Ice Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 |
| Height | 7 - 15 cm |
| Spread | 50 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading. |
| Cultivation | Grows in dry, well-drained soil in full sun exposure. Can tolerate sandy soils and drought. |
| Pests | Aphids and mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth succulent branches with a thin layer of sediment that grow outwards along the soil. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small ovate-rounded flower buds are borne from the ends of solitary flower stalks. |
| Leaf Description | Lanceolate-cylindrical leaves that almost resemble petals, measuring between 2 - 3 cm in length, arranged oppositely along branches. |
| Flower Description | Small daisy-like flowers borne solitarily on flower stalks. |
| Colour Description | Sage green to deep green succulent leaves, buttercup yellow blooms. |
| Texture Description | Smooth, dusty. |
Photographs
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