Ice plant, Bicolor Carpet / Delosperma bicolor

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Ice plant, Bicolor Carpet

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Ice plant, Bicolor Carpet

Author: cultivar413
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Ice plant, Bicolor Carpet

Area of origin: South Africa
Adult dimensions: Trailing, height up to 10 cm and width up to 40 cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil type: Any type, well-drained
Hardiness: Hardy to -8°C, protect from frost
Exposure: Full sun

Properties and uses:
The bicoloured perennial Ice plant is a succulent ground cover perennial highly valued for its spreading habit and its very colourful and spectacular flowering.
Blooming continuously from summer to autumn, the Ice Plant produces a large quantity of flowers , making it particularly original

It has a good heat and drought tolerance, so it is perfect for rockeries, stone walls, borders or dry gardens. The leaves of this succulent store water so it can survive in very dry and hot conditions.
Easy to grow, the Ice Plant thrives in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

It is an excellent ground covering plant which can prevent weeds from growing and protect soil from eroding.
It can also be planted in pots or containers, to bring a Mediterranean touch to a terrace or balcony.

Several varieties exist:
'FireGlow': orange flowers with a pink center
'Fire Wonder': orange flowers with a yellow center