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Jewel of the Desert

Delosperma cooperi DSAA13-1 ('Jewel of the Desert Grenade')

Jewel of the Desert Grenade Ice Plant: Patent PP27014

This low carpet of succulent, green leaves bears starry blooms of orange-red surrounding a bright red centre.

  • »  Starry flowers with orange petals surrounding a bright red centre
  • »  Compact and horizontal habit
  • »  Succulent, spreading, green foliage
  • »  Low maintenance and drought tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

9cm Potted
$10.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Orange, Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Delosperma cooperi 'DSAA13-1'

Grows best in a dry to average, gritty, well-drained soil, in full sun. Very drought tolerant plant requiring little maintenance. Excellent drainage is essential, especially throughout the winter.