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Delosperma sutherlandii (Sutherland hardy ice plant)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Delosperma sutherlandii
Other names
Sutherland hardy ice plant, Hardy ice plant
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Species
D. sutherlandii - D. sutherlandii is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, dark grey-green leaves and bright magenta flowers in summer.
Delosperma sutherlandii is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Delosperma sutherlandii (Sutherland hardy ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Coastal
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Delosperma sutherlandii
Other names
Sutherland hardy ice plant, Hardy ice plant
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Species
D. sutherlandii - D. sutherlandii is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, dark grey-green leaves and bright magenta flowers in summer.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Mat Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Delosperma sutherlandii (Sutherland hardy ice plant) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Coastal
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| 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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