Delosperma sutherlandii

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-11

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Delosperma sutherlandii plant details

Delosperma sutherlandii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma sutherlandii

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma sutherlandii

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink flowers very similar to cooperi, possibly a little less hardy but showier, great for a hot sunny site.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Pointy, succulent foliage and bright pink summer flowers form mats in the sunny garden with little summer water. Good groundcover for the dry garden. Frost hardy to-30F, USDA zone 4.

By: Cistus Nursery

One of the largest flowered iceplants, this South African native bears lovely yellow-centered, bright pink flowers that are 1.5” to 2.5” across. The needle-like, succulent foliage forms a short mat 4” to 6” tall. Sun loving, heat loving, DROUGHT TOLERANT & DEER PROOF, too! Excellent for rock gardens, trailing over rock walls & containers. Summer blooming.