Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget'

Also Known As

Gold Nugget Hardy Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 10"-30"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget' plant details

Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget' is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Mature size: 10 IN - 30 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget' is a high elevation alpine species from the mountains of South Africa. It is very hardy and sports shining, mid to deep yellow flowers in masses in spring. The foliage is extremely tight and low and may remain under one inch in height. Good drainage is important but some summer moisture is appreciated. Ice plants are long-blooming and carefree succulent mat-forming perennials similar to sedums that thrive in heat, drought and nearly any well-drained soil. Very hardy but should be protected from winter wet either with very well drained soil or in the rainshadow of a house or other structure. Great in containers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

We found this ice plant growing at 10,000 ft elevation just east of Sani Pass on the border of South Africa and Lesotho, forming a dense growing cushion of only 1" tall by 10" wide, with stunning yellow flowers. These have become popular in the mountain states (think Denver) for their extreme cold hardiness (-20F) when soil is well drained. Tough and pretty in the sun. Frost hardy to the bottom of USDA zone 5.

By: Cistus Nursery

Feathery yellow "daisies" decorate this mat-former (to 3"high x 30"wide) in sumr, bri-red winter-colored succulent leaves in winter . Sun-AftrnoonShade/Med-Dry/GdDrain