Delosperma congestum - P13

Description
Congested ice plant (Delosperma congestum) is a clump-forming, carpet-like, evergreen perennial that produces yellow, ray-shaped, basket-like flowers from April to July. Its matt, thick-fleshed, lanceolate leaves are green. In a sunny position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and spreads to approx. 20 cm. The Congested ice plant is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Delosperma basuticum.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen

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

Frost hardiness
The Congested ice plant has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Forms a cushion-like, carpet-like mat.

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 creates lovely accents when combined with: Blue-grey iridescent grass, spiderweb rock rose, Spanish stonecrop.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging must be avoided at all costs. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. The best time for this is in the morning or evening. Water should also be applied slowly and, where possible, not directly onto the flowers and leaves. - In harsh locations, sun protection is highly recommended during ground frost.

Flower
Delosperma congestum produces radiating, cup-shaped, yellow flowers from April onwards.

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