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Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

Delosperma cooperi
Ice Plant, Purple Ice Plant, Pink Ice Plant, Trailing Iceplant, Hardy Ice Plant, Pink Carpet
Size
ex 9cm pot
Availability: Sold Out
£6.99
Quick Overview
  • Dense drought-resistant groundcover
  • Ultra-violet flowers
  • Free-flowering and long-lasting
  • Full sun
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Delosperma cooperi is a prostrate succulent from the Free State in South Africa with bright violet-purple almost iridescent flowers and small fleshy cylindrical leaves. It forms a dense drought-resistant groundcover on dry rocky free-draining ground where it is an ideal planting combination with other larger more architectural succulents like Aloe, Agave or Yucca and is perfect as a trailing plant hanging down a sunny wall or embankment or clambering over a rockery. In the wild - where it often grows together with Kniphofia - it experiences extremes of temperatures ranging from very hot in the summer to snowfall and a few degrees of frost in the winter. It is thus very cold tolerant but in the British sense of the word it can't be considered hardy and should be covered with several layers of horticultural fleece to protect it during the winter months. Disliking overly wet conditions, it is best to also cover it with an anchored sheet of plastic during the winter.


Additional Information

Order Caryophyllales
Family Aizoaceae
Sub-Family Ruschioideae
Synonyms Mesembryanthemum cooperi
Geographical Origin South Africa: Free State
Cultivation Full sun. A free-draining sandy or rocky soil is ideal. Needs no additional watering
Eventual Height Groundcover
Eventual Spread Spreading to several metres
Hardiness Cold-tolerant but not fully hardy in most British winters. Needs protection both with fleece and plastic to keep it warm and dry
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  1. LOVELY FLOWERS
    THIS IS A VERY NICE PLANT JUST BE CARFUL PLANTING IT AS A COUPLE OF THE STEMS FELL OFF BUT STILL OK

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  2. Beautiful plant
    This plant reminds me of holidays in Cornwall. Finally found it here and we are very happy with it. Looks very healthy and arrived in great condition. Very impressed by the prompt service, value and quality provided by Tropical Britain. Thank you!

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  3. Excellant service
    Thank you i have searched for this plant as i used to have it in my garden previously, i lost it in the very cold winter that we had. I spoke to a very friendly,knowledgeable and helpful gentleman which also goes a long way. The plants arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. i look forward to the magnifcent carpet that they will spread into.
    Thank you Tropical Britain

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Delosperma cooperi
Ice Plant, Purple Ice Plant, Pink Ice Plant, Trailing Iceplant, Hardy Ice Plant, Pink Carpet
Size
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£6.99
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