Although this plant is native to South Africa, Delosperma Jewel of Desert Garnet is amazingly hardy in North America. Give it full sun and well-drained soil and it will be the true jewel of your garden. The plethora of green leaves will bear gorgeous daisy-like flowers, in beautiful shades of pink with a yellow center.
Delosperma Jewel of Desert Garnet is wonderfully hardy and should bloom longer than the typical ice plant. It is a great choice for a hot and dry areaperfect for the rock garden or as a border. These blooms are not only known for their beautiful color, but the intensity of that colorit's almost neon.
Genus | Delosperma |
Species | cooperi |
Variety | 'Jewel of Desert Garnet' |
ppaf | PP#23471 |
Zone | 5 - 10 |
Bloom Start To End | Mid Spring - Mid Fall |
Habit | Prostrate |
Plant Height | 4 in - 6 in |
Plant Width | 8 in - 10 in |
Bloom Size | 2 in |
Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Ever Blooming, Flower, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers, Succulents |
Bloom Color | Dark Red, Pink |
Foliage Color | Olive Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy |
Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Outdoor |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |