Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant
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| Management number | 250425043 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425043 | ||
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Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant is a hardy succulent groundcover native to South Africa's rocky mountainous regions. This drought tolerant spreading groundcover belongs to the ice plant family and has adapted perfectly to harsh, arid conditions with extreme temperature fluctuations.
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant features thick, fleshy triangular leaves that create a dense mat of blue-green foliage. The succulent leaves have a distinctive crystalline appearance that sparkles in sunlight, giving this hardy ice plant its common name. This low-growing spreader forms an attractive pink carpet as it trails across the ground, reaching just 2-3 inches tall while spreading several feet wide. 
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant produces stunning magenta flowers that bloom prolifically from late spring through fall. The daisy-like blooms open in full sun and close at night or during cloudy weather, creating a spectacular display of vibrant color. Each flower measures about 1 inch across and covers the foliage so densely that the plant resembles a bright magenta carpet during peak blooming season. 
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant excels as a rock garden plant and makes an exceptional full sun plant for slopes, borders, and xeriscaping projects. This easy care plant requires minimal maintenance once established and provides year-round interest with its evergreen foliage. Collectors prize this frost hardy succulent for its reliable performance and ability to thrive where other groundcovers fail.
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Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant thrives in full sun with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. 
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant needs deep but infrequent watering, approximately once weekly during growing season. 
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant requires well-draining sandy or rocky soil with excellent drainage to prevent root rot. 
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant tolerates temperatures from 10°F to 100°F (-12°C to 38°C) with brief cold snaps. Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant grows moderately fast and rarely needs fertilizer in average garden conditions.
Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6-10 and can survive brief temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). This hardy succulent grows successfully across much of the United States, including California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and southern portions of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Gardeners in Oregon, Washington, and northern states may grow Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant successfully in protected microclimates or as container plants.
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Q: How often should I water Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant?
A: Water deeply once weekly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce watering to monthly or less during winter dormancy.
Q: Is Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant safe for pets?
A: Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant is generally considered non-toxic to pets, but always consult your veterinarian before allowing pets to consume any plant material.
Q: How fast does Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant spread?
A: Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant spreads 12-24 inches per year once established. Individual plants can eventually cover 2-3 feet in diameter within 2-3 growing seasons.
Q: Can Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant survive winter frost?
A: Yes, Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant tolerates frost down to 10°F (-12°C) and remains evergreen in most climates. Provide good drainage to prevent winter damage from wet, cold conditions.
Q: How do I propagate Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant?
A: Propagate Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant through stem cuttings or division in spring or summer. Cuttings root easily in well-draining soil within 2-3 weeks.
Q: What size does Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant reach at maturity?
A: Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant grows 2-3 inches tall and spreads 18-36 inches wide. This low-profile groundcover maintains its compact height while spreading horizontally across the landscape.
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