- Botanical name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel Of Desert Moonstone'
- Common name: Ice plant
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Succeeds on poor soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Delosperma is a genus of small, succulent plants, native to rocky areas of southern and eastern Africa, including seashores and mountainsides. They have a kaleidoscopic range of flower colours, and the petals of many seem to shimmer, giving them the common name of ice plant. Delospermas thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Moonstone’ is part of the ‘Jewel of Desert’ series. This spreading, mat-forming perennial has pretty white flowers with a yellow centre that appear continuously from spring until the first frosts. Ideal for rockery plantings and growing in containers. For best results, grow Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Moonstone’ in full sun, in very well-drained soil.
How to grow Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Moonstone'
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Plant size
15cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in April |
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do not Plant in July |
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Do not Plant in August |
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Do not Plant in November |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do Take cuttings in March |
A
Do Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Moonstone' and wildlife
Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Moonstone' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Moonstone' poisonous?
Delosperma 'Jewel Of Desert Moonstone' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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