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Delosperma Collection for rockeries

Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Orange, Wheels of Wonder Fire, Wheels of Wonder Hot Pink
Cooper's ice plant, Ice Plant, Trailing Iceplant, Hardy Ice Plant

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A collection of Delospermas from the 'Wheels of Wonder' series with bright orange, coral orange, and intense magenta pink flowers, three vigorous varieties that bloom abundantly from May-June to September. These small, easy-to-care-for succulent perennials thrive in the sun and in well-drained, dry soils, ideally in a rockery, on walls, or even in hanging baskets. Fairly hardy, they tolerate brief frosts of around -8 to -10 °C (17.6/14°F).

Exposure

Sun

Hardiness

Hardy down to -9°C

Soil type

Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)

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Best planting time March to April

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

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Flowering time June to September

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Collection items (3 plants)

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Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Orange - Ice Plant
Price per single item: €4.90
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Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Fire - Ice Plant
Price per single item: €7.90
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Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Hot Pink - Ice Plant
Price per single item: €4.90
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Description

This collection of 'Wheels of Wonder' Delospermas provide easy and colourful interest to dry rockeries, wall tops, large containers on a terrace, or even hanging baskets. These creeping, groundcover perennials, with small succulent leaves, bloom from late spring through summer. The 'Wheels of Wonder' varieties have been selected for their large-sized flowers (3 cm (1in)), vibrant colours, and improved frost resistance. Containers composed of different varieties will create a highly colourful and easy-to-maintain carpet, blooming for a long period.

The collection includes:

- x 1 Delosperma Wheels of Wonder Orange: bright orange flowers

- x 1 Wheels of Wonder Fire: coral orange flowers, redder than the previous variety

- x 1 Wheels of Wonder Hot Pink: deep, hot pink, almost magenta flowers, with a white, yellow-edged centre.

These Delosperma Wheels of Wonder should be planted in spring, in well-drained, even dry or rocky soils. They thrive in full sun, on walls, rockeries, and well-exposed slopes. If your area experiences frost below -8 to -10 °C (17.6/14°F), grow them in pots or containers so you can protect them in winter. Light watering during prolonged dry spells is welcome. Each plant will extend to 70 cm (28in) in all directions after 2-3 years of cultivation. 3 plants can cover an area of approximately 0.75 m² in one season, and 2 m² after 3 years of cultivation.

Pair your ice plants with other small succulent plants such as Hens and Chicks, Houseleeks, Sedums, or Agaves.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured

Flowering time June to September

Inflorescence Solitary

Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen

Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm

Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Delosperma

Cultivar

Wheels of Wonder Orange, Wheels of Wonder Fire, Wheels of Wonder Hot Pink

Family

Aizoaceae

Other common names

Cooper's ice plant, Ice Plant, Trailing Iceplant, Hardy Ice Plant

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Delospermas are best planted in spring or autumn in well-drained, even dry and rocky soils. A mixture of compost and fine gravel is ideal and they love full sun exposures. If your area experiences freezing temperatures below -8 to -10 °C (17.6/14°F), plant your Delospermas in a pot or container so that you can protect them during winter, if necessary.

A sunny and warm spot is essential for good growth and abundant flowering. Light watering during prolonged droughts is appreciated. You can remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. Dividing the stump may be necessary after a few years, depending on the location.

Make sure the plants don't get covered with dead leaves from nearby trees if they risk rotting. Similarly, they do not appreciate having their feet in stagnant water.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery

Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope

Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map

Ease of cultivation Amateur

Planting density 5 per m2

Exposure Sun

Soil pH Any

Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)