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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
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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. |
| Lore | Unlike species of iceplants (such as Carpobrutus edulis) which have been identified as invasive in some states, Delosperma cooperi is a beautiful, non-invasive alternative. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Basket of Gold (Aurinia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives 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. |
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History
| Lore | Unlike 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 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.