Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Ruby PP#23453

Scientific Name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'

Also Known As

Delosperma 'Eye Candy' [PPAF]
Delosperma 'Ruby'
Delosperma Jewel of Desert 'Ruby'
Eye Candy Hardy Ice Plant
Jewel of Desert Ruby Ice Plant
Ruby Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 8"-24"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Ruby PP#23453 plant details

Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Ruby PP#23453 is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, orange, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Ruby PP#23453

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta, orange, red, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Ruby PP#23453

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Ruby’ features a low mat of succulent, blue-green foliage covered in ruby-red to white, daisy-like flowers with white eyes. Ideal for rock and alpine gardens. Needs excellent drainage and benefits from gravel mulch. Ice Plant is ideal in borders, mass plantings and containers. Deer resistant.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Delosperma Jewel of the Desert 'Ruby' has red-tipped petals with wide white centers and a yellow and orange transition zone. Flowers from late spring through fall. 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. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This low growing ground hugging groundcover produces small finely-petalled daisies that open a deep purplish red and fade to orange atop the narrow rounded succulent foliage in late spring. Use at the front of the border, spilling from baskets or containers, in mixed succulent gardens, or as a groundcover. Drought tolerant once well established and is considered suitable for xeriscaping. Plant responsibly as this is considered an invasive in some regions, particularly California. PPAF