Jewel of Desert Ruby Ice Plant

Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' PP #23,453

Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #08467
5-10

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As long as the sun is out, this sturdy little evergreen perennial will shine! Bright, multi-colored flowers are fringed with ruby red tips. Forms a dense, weed-smothering mat, perfect as a groundcover or accent for rock gardens and containers. Hardy and adaptable, yet non-invasive.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms a tight mat, 4 to 6 in. tall, 15 to 20 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10

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Bloom TimeSummer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSedum (Sedum); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Basket of Gold (Aurinia)
Care InstructionsThrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring.
LoreUnlike species of iceplants (such as Carpobrutus edulis) which have been identified as invasive in some states, Delosperma cooperi is a beautiful, non-invasive alternative.
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Bloom TimeSummer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSedum (Sedum); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Basket of Gold (Aurinia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring.
History
LoreUnlike species of iceplants (such as Carpobrutus edulis) which have been identified as invasive in some states, Delosperma cooperi is a beautiful, non-invasive alternative.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.