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Delosperma ashtonii

Delosperma ashtonii
Delosperma ashtonii
Ice plant
Groundcover, Succulent
Delosperma ashtonii has flattened, three sided succulent, hairy leaves. It forms a low, creeping groundcover to 10cm high which flowers in summer and early autumn. It sprouts annually from a woody rootstock.

Delosperma ashtonii  has flattened, three sided succulent, hairy leaves. It forms a low, creeping groundcover to 10cm high which flowers in summer and early autumn when it is covered with magenta flowers with a light coloured eye. The flowers attract insects to the garden.

Delosperma ashtonii requires a sunny spot and well-drained soil, particularly in winter. Drought tolerant. It sprouts annually from a tuberous rootstock.

 

Grootblom grasvygie
Very hardy
Sun
Water wise
Deciduous
Fast
Early summer
Mauve
Spreading
Loam
<30cm
Free State, Mpumalanga
Grassland
Yes
  • Delosperma ashtonii
  • Delosperma ashtonii

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