Delosperma Red "Vygie" 3Liter

Vygie ‘Red’

(Ice Plant / Red Carpet Succulent)

Product Description

Vygie ‘Red’ is a low-growing, spreading succulent admired for its vivid red, daisy-like flowers that bloom abundantly in sunny conditions. Its succulent foliage forms a dense, mat-like carpet, making 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 thriving in tough conditions.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 5–15 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Trailing and spreading habit, ideal as a groundcover.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun
  • Ensures vivid flower colour and compact growth.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
  • Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Watering: Low
  • Very drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly.
• Climate: Suitable for most South African regions
  • Hardy in coastal and inland gardens; tolerates light frost.
• Maintenance: Minimal
  • Trim spent flowers to maintain neat growth.

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.