DELOSPERMA Candystone/2G
DELOSPERMA Candystone/2G
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Candystone'
A remarkably free-blooming variety of this native South African plant, Delosperma Candystone does well in the UK and has excellent drought tolerance. Nicknamed the perennial ice plant it will form mats of succulent pale green leaves that will trail over the edge of containers and rockeries, becoming covered in continuously produced vibrant pink flowers from summer into the autumn months. Any good garden soil that is well drained, this evergreen plant may need trimming to shape in spring.
Plant Care
Keep well watered until firmly established, feed with a good liquid fertiliser every two weeks in the flowering season.
Planting Instructions
Sun/Shade
Flowers
Height/Width
Soak plant thoroughly in its pot before planting and dig a hole large enough to accomodate the root ball. Ensure the surrounding soil and top of the root ball are at the same level. Fill around the root ball with soil mixed with good planting compost and a suitable fertiliser. Firm in well and water generously.
Full Sun
May - September
10cm/4in
30-40cm/12-16in
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