Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' - Ice Plant
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🌿 Features
Type: Perennial succulent
Common name: Hardy ice plant
Scientific name: Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'
Flower color: Vibrant ruby red with deep reflections
Mature height: 0.15–0.25 m
Mature width: 0.35–0.50 m
Habit: Spreading, prostrate, and very dense
Flowering period: May to October
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Very low, minimal once established
Soil type: Well-drained, light, tolerant of poor soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 5 to 10
Drought tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
No pruning required; this succulent naturally forms a dense, colorful carpet. Occasionally remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
Water very sparingly; this plant prefers dry conditions and tolerates drought remarkably well once established. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot.
Perfect for rockeries, succulent gardens, sunny borders, and xeriscapes, this spectacular Delosperma offers abundant and prolonged flowering while remaining extremely easy to care for and low-maintenance.