Overview
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, banks and slopes and ground cover. It is native to Free State.
About
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) is a mat-forming succulent in the Aizoaceae that forms a low, evergreen carpet and produces a profusion of summer flowers. Native to the Free State, it prefers a full sun position in a sheltered spot. Flowering occurs June to September. Place it on south- or west-facing banks, in gravel or in containers where a spreading ground cover is required.
About the genus
Delosperma is a genus of around 170 species of succulent plants, formerly included in Mesembryanthemum in the family Aizoaceae. It was defined by English botanist N. E.
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In the garden
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) is a mat-forming succulent from the Free State that stays evergreen and produces abundant summer blooms. As a member of the Aizoaceae it performs best where it receives strong light and protection from driving wind; a south- or west-facing, sheltered site will let the display reach its full potential. Plant into a free-draining loam or sandy mix and avoid waterlogging; the cultivar tolerates a wide range of soil pH (acid, neutral or alkaline) so use what suits the site. It is listed as H4 (average) for UK hardiness, so choose a sheltered spot in colder areas and consider lifting containers in exceptionally cold seasons. Full sun is essential; exposure described as sheltered helps reduce frost damage and wind desiccation. Use this Delosperma on gravel beds, banks and slopes where its mat can hold soil, in coastal city courtyards, or in patio containers for a bright summer edge. Flowering runs June to September, making it useful where a sustained summer carpet of blooms is wanted rather than a brief flurry. Plant it where the trailing stems can spill over edging or gravel so the seasonal flowers are close to eye level for inspection.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Delosperma
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
- Native to
- Free State
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series)
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series)?
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) need?
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) hardy in the UK?
Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Delosperma cooperi Ice Cream Yellow ('Delolemo12') (Ice Cream Series)?
Stem cuttings in spring or summer.
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