Delosperma con. 'Graaf Reinet' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY

Description
The Congested ice plant (Delosperma congestum) is a cushion-forming, carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms yellow, radial, basket-shaped flowers from April to July. Its matt, thick-fleshed, lanceolate leaves are green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Congested ice plant is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Delosperma basuticum.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Congested ice plant are green, thick-fleshed, lanceolate, matt.

Frost hardiness
The Congested ice plant has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming, carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Congested ice plant sets beautiful accents together with: Blue-grey Schiller grass, Spider-webbed rock rose, Spanish stonecrop.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Delosperma congestum forms radial, basket-shaped, yellow flowers from April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, hanging basket