Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Garnet PP#23471

Scientific Name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'

Also Known As

Delosperma 'Garnet'
Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert 'Garnet'
Garnet Ice Plant
Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Garnet PP#23471 plant details

Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Garnet PP#23471 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta, red, white and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. 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 Garnet PP#23471

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: magenta, red, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Garnet PP#23471

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delosperma Jewel of Desert 'Garnet' has rich red outer petals that segue to magenta hubs and icy centres around yellow stamens. Expect flowers in waves from late spring straight through to fall. We have noticed that the Jewel of Desert series seems to be particularly popular with honeybees. 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 rain shadow of a house or other structure. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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