Delosperma lehmannii — Matforming

Overview

Delosperma lehmannii is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma lehmannii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants, coastal, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.

About

Delosperma lehmannii is a succulent plant native to parts of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Sometimes called ice plant, it is grown as a decorative houseplant for its distinctive smooth, angular leaves. Delosperma lehmannii grows in the eastern coastal strip of the Cape Peninsula over an area of about 70 km2 between Coega and Port Elizabeth. It grows on quartz soils in the Karoo. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is hardy through an average UK winter (RHS H4). It works well for patio and container plants, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants, coastal, gravel garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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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 lehmannii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Succulent
Habit: Matforming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Coastal, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover