Overview
Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics 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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) is a mat-forming succulent in the Aizoaceae that forms a low, evergreen carpet. It prefers full sun and a sheltered, south- or west-facing spot. Plant in a free-draining loam or sandy mix with neutral to acidic or alkaline pH. Flowers appear June to September and it carries an H4 (average) UK hardiness rating.
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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) is a mat-forming succulent from the Aizoaceae family that keeps evergreen foliage and produces regular summer flowers from June to September. As a succulent it stores moisture in its leaves and performs best where roots do not stay wet. Sit it in full sun on a south- or west-facing aspect with shelter from prevailing winds. Use a free-draining loam or sandy compost and avoid heavy, waterlogged soils; it tolerates a wide soil pH range from acid to alkaline but needs consistently well-drained conditions. The H4 hardiness rating equates to average winter hardiness in the UK, so give plants a sheltered position and avoid frost pockets where possible. Containers or raised gravel beds help ensure the drainage they require. Its low, mat-forming habit suits city courtyards, patios, coastal plots and gravel gardens where it can be used as ground cover on banks and slopes or in containers. For patios, choose a shallow, gritty compost; in gravel beds space plants so the evergreen mat can spread and help reduce exposed soil on slopes and gravel areas.
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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics 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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics 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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series)?
Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) need?
Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics 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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series) hardy in the UK?
Delosperma Suntropics Cream (Suntropics 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 Suntropics Cream (Suntropics Series)?
Stem cuttings in spring or summer.
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