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Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' (Jewel of Desert Series) (Ice Plant 'Jewel of Desert Peridot')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Jewel of Desert Peridot' is a dense, mat-forming perennial with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, dark green leaves and, in summer, tiny, bright yellow flowers with white petal bases.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.15 m 0.2 m 5-10 years
0 ft 0 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. In colder areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Spreading

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Propagation methods

Seed, Stem tip cuttings

Pests

Vine weevil

Aphids

Mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Take softwood cuttings

Fertilise regularly with liquid feed

Plant in spring in free-draining soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

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Delosperma

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