Delosperma basuticum
White-eyed ice plant
Delosperma Delosperma
D. basuticum - D. basuticum is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, grey-green leaves and, in summer, bright yellow flowers with linear petals and white centres.
Delosperma basuticum is: Evergreen
Spreading, Mat Forming
Bright-yellow in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Generally disease-free
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Delosperma basuticum (White-eyed ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Rock, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Coastal
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Delosperma basuticum
White-eyed ice plant
Delosperma Delosperma
D. basuticum - D. basuticum is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, grey-green leaves and, in summer, bright yellow flowers with linear petals and white centres.
Evergreen
Spreading, Mat Forming
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Bright-yellow in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Generally disease-free
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Delosperma basuticum (White-eyed ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Rock, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Coastal
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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