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Seed no. 439A
Delosperma cooperi
Purple Ice Plant, Pink Carpet
£2.65
In stock · approx. 74 seeds per packet
Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days
Year at a glance
Sow
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F
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A
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J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
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F
M
A
M
J
J
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Germination
Sow indoors at any time. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seeds but press gently into the soil. Light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 22°C. Germination takes 10-40 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on under glass or acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a very well-drained sandy or rocky soil in full sun. Drought tolerant. Cold tolerant but not fully hardy. Will require frost free protection if outside with both fleece and plastic to keep it dry and warm.
Cultivation
Other than frost-free protection requires little attention.
| Genus | Delosperma |
|---|---|
| Species | cooperi |
| Family | Aizoaceae/Ficoidaceae |
| Common name | Purple Ice Plant, Pink Carpet |
| Seed number | 439A |
| Hardiness | Tender |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Type | Cacti / Succulent |
| Colour | Purple/Lavender |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 2.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 74 |
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