About
A mat-forming, evergreen succulent with cylindrical light green leaves, up to 5cm long, and glossy, deep purplish-pink, daisy-like flowers, up to 5cm across, produced in mid- and late summer.
About the genus
Delosperma are mat-forming perennials, or dwarf shrubs, with smooth, fleshy leaves. The daisy-like flowers are brightly coloured in shades of pink, purple, yellow, red, orange or white
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toAfrica, Lesotho
Care notes
CultivationIn mild areas grow in very well-drained soil in full sun, otherwise grow in an unheated greenhouse
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free