About
An evergreen, spreading, mat-forming succulent to 7cm tall with fleshy, apple-green leaves. Brightly-coloured flowers with narrow petals that are magenta-pink at the base and tipped orange, red and gold reach to 4cm in diameter and are borne in late spring and early 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Conservatory Greenhouse, Alpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost; also does well on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free