Delosperma ashtonii

Also Known As

Hardy Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"
W: 15"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Delosperma ashtonii plant details

Delosperma ashtonii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. 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 gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma ashtonii

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN wide, 2 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma ashtonii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the earliest of the hardy ice plants to be cultivated in North America. To about 3" in height and spreading to a couple of feet or more. This high-veld creature with succulent bright green foliage, and rose pink to lavender centered flowers, can be grown in any sunny , well-drained position. Areas as cold as zone 5, if provided gritty well drained soil. Excellent small scale ground cover or container plant.

By: Cistus Nursery

Extremely showy large pink flowers, leaves broad for a delosperma. One of the hardiest, to zone 5 in dry climates. May even be hardy here with careful placement.