Delosperma, Pink Ice Plant 'John Proffitt'

Delosperma

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh)
Synonym
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
N/A
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Porthleven,

Fort Collins, Colorado

Royal Oak, Michigan

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Raleigh, North Carolina

Yanceyville, North Carolina

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Arlington, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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P
(Zone 9b) | May 2010 | positive

In cool-summer regions this plant needs the warmth and sun of a south-facing wall to do really well - it will produce masses of flowers u...Read More

J
Rio Rancho, NM | May 2009 | positive

This has succeeded where other plants have failed in a very sunny, hot, dry spot in our garden. It receives a little incidental water wh...Read More

G
Fort Collins, CO | December 2008 | positive

In my experience, a very nice, long blooming plant great in rock gardens and even super sunny containers. We have terribly dry winters a...Read More

T
Yanceyville, NC | March 2008 | neutral

Grows really fast. However, we bought this as a long blooming plant, but only had a handful of flowers on it last summer. So only giving it neutral.

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