Delosperma Ice Plant Purple "Vygie" 17cm Pot

Delosperma ‘Ice Plant’ Purple

(Trailing Succulent / Carpet of Colour)

Product Description

Delosperma ‘Ice Plant’ Purple is a low-growing, spreading succulent prized for its vibrant purple daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely in warm, sunny conditions. Its succulent foliage and mat-forming habit make it ideal for rock gardens, borders, groundcover, containers, and low-maintenance landscapes. This drought-tolerant plant adds striking colour and texture to any garden while being hardy and easy to care for.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 5–15 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Forms a dense, trailing mat.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Full sun promotes abundant flowering and vivid foliage colour.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
  • Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Watering: Low
  • Very drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.
• Climate: Suited to most South African regions
  • Tolerates coastal conditions and light frost.
• Maintenance: Minimal
  • Trim lightly after flowering to maintain neat growth and remove spent blooms.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growth & Flowering: Spring and summer
• Seasonal Note: Evergreen in mild climates; flowers abundantly in warm seasons.