Photo of Delosperma 'Beaufort West' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis

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Delosperma 'Beaufort West'

Also Known As

  • Beaufort West Ice Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 6a-7b

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Delosperma 'Beaufort West' plant details

Delosperma 'Beaufort West' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma 'Beaufort West'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 1 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma 'Beaufort West'

USDA Zones: 6a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A collection from high in the Niewveld Mountains outside Beaufort West in the Karroo the cushions are smothered from spring till frost in the fall with small light pink daisies.

Gardening facts about Delosperma 'Beaufort West' plant

How to Grow Delosperma 'Beaufort West'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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