Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Topaz'? - P12

Description
The Cooper's ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' (Delosperma cooperi) is a cushion-forming, creeping, carpet-like, winter-green perennial that produces orange-coloured, radial, basket-shaped flowers from June to October. Its matt, thick-fleshed, lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Cooper's ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * easy to care for

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Cooper's ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' are medium green, thick-fleshed, lanceolate, matt.

Frost hardiness
The Cooper's ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming, creeping, carpet-like.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Cooper's ice plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' sets beautiful accents together with: stonecrop, houseleek.

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. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' forms radial, basket-shaped, orange-coloured flowers from June.

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