Delosperma sanguinea 'Kirstenbosch'

Also Known As

Kirstenbosch Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

Delosperma sanguinea 'Kirstenbosch' plant details

Delosperma sanguinea 'Kirstenbosch' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma sanguinea 'Kirstenbosch'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma sanguinea 'Kirstenbosch'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another hardy South African ice plant, this to only 2-3" tall spreading to 18" or more per season, with narrow leaves and stems of soft blue-gray with overlying burgundy tones in cold weather. The flowers are somewhere between crimson and plum appearing from late spring to mid-autumn and accenting the foliage beautifully. Seems an easy grower in poor soil and bright light. Summer water greatly speeds growth. We have this in several stock plantings in mixed containers - a lovely sight. Reported frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5; we'll go with upper zone 6 or zone 7 especially in places receiving winter wet. Aizoaceae