Lampranthus Deltoides, also known as Ice Plant or Oscularia Deltoides, is a semi-evergreen succulent native to South Africa. It has a mounded, spreading habit that reaches 6-10" tall and spreads 24-30". Lampranthus Deltoides is heat and drought tolerant, flourishing in full or partial sun with average well-draining soil. This less hardy Ice Plant attracts butterflies, resists deer, and is covered with pink flowers with yellow centers throughout spring. These plants require little care and grow well in zone 9-11 or as annuals or overwintered indoors. The spreading habit of this cultivar creates a cascading effect in containers, hanging baskets, or next to rock walls. Fragrant flowers are an attractive addition to any rock garden or mixed landscape. For a more winter-hardy variety, try Delosperma Cooperi Hot Pink.
Lampranthus Deltoides Selling Tips
Offer Lampranthus Deltoides to customers looking for a low-maintenance groundcover or an ornamental addition to a rock garden, hanging basket, or container. Ice Plant offers a non-invasive spreading habit with cascading foliage and fragrant blooms. It is heat and drought-tolerant and attracts butterflies to the garden. This plant requires occasional water to bring color and texture to the landscape all season.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 16-24" apart in well-draining soil in full sun. These plants prefer sandy soils and won't do well in any soil that retains moisture.
2. Do not overwater.
3. In frost-free environments, grow Ice Plant outdoors. In cold climates, bring containers indoors over the winter or grow this plant as an annual.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Lampranthus Deltoides, use well-draining soil in full or partial sun with light feed (100-150 ppm) and a pH of 6.6-7.8. Do not overwater. You may see aphids or mealybugs.
Flowering
Pink flowers with yellow centers bloom in spring. Foliage has deep-pink stems with triangular green succulent leaves.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base and foliage of each plant.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids or mealybugs.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease, however, overwatering can lead to root rot. Allow the soil to dry out between watering.
Planting Lampranthus Deltoides Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use a well-drained, sandy soil and completely bury the ellepot in the center of the pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Lampranthus Deltoides Quick Reference Guide
| Bloom Period | Spring |
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| Color | Pink, Yellow |
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| Habit | Mounding, Spreading |
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| Height | 6-10 Inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun |
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| Minimum Temp | 58 |
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| Perennial Zone | 9-11 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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