Overview
Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series) is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger 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.
About
Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' is a matforming succulent cultivar within the Delosperma genus, known for its low-growing habit and smooth, evergreen foliage. This cultivar produces vibrant red daisy-like flowers in spring and summer, thriving best in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, patios, and as ground cover, it can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring or summer.
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 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger 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 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series)?
Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series) need?
Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger 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 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series) hardy in the UK?
Delosperma 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger 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 'Royal Ranger Red' (Ranger Series)?
Stem cuttings in spring or summer.
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