About
Delosperma nubigenum, the hardy yellow ice plant, is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with closely packed, succulent leaves that turn bronze in the coldest months and lemon-yellow, daisy-like flowers in late spring. One of the most reliably hardy of all Delosperma for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or wall top.
About the genus
Delosperma, the ice plants, are mat-forming perennials and dwarf shrubs from southern Africa with smooth, fleshy, succulent leaves and brightly coloured, daisy-like flowers in a range of colours produced over a long season. Excellent sun-loving plants for well-drained borders, rock gardens and wall tops.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Coastal, Gravel garden
Native toSouth Africa, Lesotho
Care notes
CultivationRequires very well-drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by breaking off short sections of stem which root easily
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free