Delosperma cooperi, or Cooper's Ice Plant, is an attractive succulent that beautifies gardens with its striking flowers and succulent leaves. This low-growing ground cover belongs to the Aizoaceae family and is known for its ability to thrive in sunny and dry conditions.
Positive points Delosperma cooperi:
- Abundant bloom with striking magenta to pink flowers that open in sunny weather.
- Excellent drought tolerance and minimal maintenance required, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and dry borders.
Points to consider Delosperma cooperi:
- Excessive moisture can lead to root rot, so ensuring the soil is well-draining is essential.
- In very humid climates, the plant can spread rapidly and become potentially invasive.
- This species is not winter-hardy, unlike other delosperma varieties.
Cooper's Ice Plant is a creeping plant that forms a dense carpet of succulent leaves. The plant reaches a height of about 10-15 cm and spreads over the ground, making it an excellent ground cover. Delosperma cooperi thrives in full sun and requires well-draining, dry soil.
Combining Cooper's Ice PlantDelosperma cooperi combines beautifully with other succulents, such as Sedum (stonecrop) and Echeveria, in rock gardens and dry borders. The vibrant flowers add an explosion of color to the garden, creating a lovely contrast with other succulents' various textures and forms. This plant is ideal for gardeners aiming for a low-maintenance and colourful garden.
This plant is delivered to you as a pot plant. The diameter of the pot varies between 9 cm and 13 cm. The size depends on the stock we receive from the nursery. The plant is delivered to you in special protective packaging of approximately 10x10x30 cm in size. The actual height of the plant itself will vary during the season.
We guarantee strong and healthy plants that will flower immediately.