Lampranthus Aureus Vygie "Yellow Ice Plant" 3Liter

Botanical Name: Lampranthus aureus
Common Names: Yellow Ice Plant, Golden Ice Plant, Shrubby Ice Plant, Yellow Lampranthus, Trailing Lampranthus

---

📌 Product Description

Lampranthus aureus is a vibrant, sun-loving succulent shrub known for its brilliant golden-yellow daisy-like flowers that open in full sunlight. Unlike groundcover ice plants, this variety forms an upright, woody-based shrub with slender succulent leaves and masses of striking blooms during the flowering season.

Its drought tolerance and bright colour make it an excellent choice for South African water-wise gardens, rockeries, and sunny borders. When in full bloom, it creates a dramatic display of golden colour against its neat green foliage.

A hardy, low-maintenance plant ideal for hot, dry conditions.

---

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 40 – 60 cm
Spread: 50 – 80 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, shrubby succulent
Growth Rate: Moderate

---

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun (essential for strong flowering)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or gritty soil
Water:

Water moderately during establishment
Very drought-tolerant once established
Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Minimal feeding required

Maintenance:

Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
Ensure good air circulation
Extremely low maintenance

---

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Late winter through spring (can extend into early summer)
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm temperate and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect from heavy frost

---

🌼 Additional Benefits

Brilliant golden-yellow blooms
Long flowering period
Highly drought-resistant
Low-maintenance shrub
Pollinator-friendly
Excellent coastal tolerance

---

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Rock gardens
✔ Sunny borders
✔ Water-wise landscapes
✔ Coastal gardens
✔ Feature colour planting
✔ Slopes and embankments