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Rich red outer petals yield to magenta surrounding the yellow stamens.
The hardy Ice Plants are native to South Africa but are amazingly hardy in North America, provided they are grown in the sun in very well-drained soil. This forms a low carpet or mat of succulent, green leaves bearing loads of starry flowers with petals that are garnet red around the perimeter with bright pink and white inner halos surrounding a yellow centre. Part of the new Jewel of Desert series, these should bloom longer than typical ice plants. A great choice for hot, dry areas and excellent in the rock garden or wall and for edging the front of a border. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Where winter drainage is poor, consider growing this as a summer blooming annual. USPP#23471: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Blooms summer to fall
4-6 In
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Full Sun
Grow on at 65-70° F under long days with high light to promote flowering. Water management is key; water moderately then allow to dry some in between watering. Once actively growing, feed at 75-125 ppm N with each watering and begin monthly fungicide drenches. Plants generally finish in 6-8 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 45-60
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: High
Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Once potted, water slightly and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Easy to grow creeping ground cover for full sun.
We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.