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Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Moon Stone’ produces large 5cm, daisy-like blooms of almost opalescent white with a bright yellow centre in large quantities from May to October each year. An evergreen plant with mats of blue-green, fleshy foliage which are retained for most, if not all, of the year – offering weed-suppressing groundcover too. Furthermore, when flowering, blooms attract both bees and butterflies in for a feast. Plants are native to South and East Africa, where they grow on rocky ground, up mountainsides and along the coast – making them ideal for similar conditions in your garden. Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of the Desert Moon Stone’ prefers well-drained soil of any kind except clay and chalk. Position in full sun with any aspect other than north or east facing. A hardy (H4) perennial which grows to 15cm tall and spreads up to 30cm. These dainty delights will not tolerate sitting in wet soil and need protection from temperatures below around -10°C. Alternatively, plant in containers which can be readily protected from wet and cold over winter if you garden in a susceptible area.
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Key Information
Included In this Collection | Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Topaz YP | Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Peridot YP | Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Garnet YP | Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Rose Quartz YP | Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Moonstone YP |
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Latin Name | Delosperma cooperi ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’ | ||||
Common Name | Ice Plant | ||||
Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) | ||||
Colour | Yellow | ||||
Type | Perennial | ||||
Format | Young Plants | ||||
Position | Full-Sun | ||||
Foliage | Evergreen | ||||
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.15 | ||||
Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 | ||||
Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand | ||||
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral | ||||
Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing | ||||
Drought Tolerant | Yes | ||||
Good for pots | Yes | ||||
Good for Rockeries | Yes | ||||
Good for wildlife | Yes | ||||
Good for pollinators | Yes | ||||
Good for groundcover | Yes |