Tommymoo's Garden
Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma sutherlandii)
Genus: Delosperma.
Species: Delosperma sutherlandii.
Natural Flowering Period: May - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z6-9 (-10 ~ +30)
Growth Habit: Spreading ground cover
Foliage: Fleshy succulent leaves
Height with Flowers: 8 cm (3'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirements: Very well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Location: Full sun
Specialties: Very drought resistant
This group of South African succulents can generally tolerate more water than some other succulents
although they may also suffer in wet winter conditions.
Providing good drainage can increase longevity.
Sun loving, heat loving, DROUGHT TOLERANT & DEER PROOF, too! Excellent for rock gardens, trailing over rock walls & containers.
This forms thick, colourful mats, useful when these plants are used as a natural 'mulch' to protect tender bulbs which are growing beneath them.
