Delosperma cooperi
Ice plant is a trailing succulent that provides a dazzling magenta-pink floral carpet in strong sun, perfect for ground cover and water-wise rock gardens.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Delosperma cooperi, commonly known as ‘ice plant’, is a hardy perennial succulent from the Aizoaceae family, valued for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms and exceptional drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and low to moderate fertility. With a trailing, mat-forming habit, Delosperma is perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers- offering long-lasting color, even in poor soils and extreme heat.
Stick cuttings, maintain high light, 70°F (21°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed lightly, fungicide at sticking and week 2; no pinch required.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Delosperma cooperi Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Delosperma cooperi series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Delosperma cooperi, part of the Aizoaceae family, is known for its succulent, needle-like foliage and dazzling, neon-colored daisy-like blooms. This succulent perennial thrives in full sun, poor, sharply drained sandy or rocky soil. With extreme drought and heat tolerance, Delosperma cooperi blooms from late spring through late summer, making it a favorite for rock gardens, groundcovers, and drought-tolerant borders that need brilliant, low-water carpets of color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Provide excellent drainage and avoid over-misting. Allow severe dry down between waterings once rooted. Maintain 70-75°F (21-24°C) early, finishing at 65°F (18°C). pH 5.8-6.2, keep EC low at 0.7-0.9, feed lightly at 50-75 ppm N. Apply fungicide drenches early to prevent root rots. No PGRs typically required. |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| PGR Requirements | None |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Baskets, Rock Gardens |
| Flowering Season | Late Spring to Summer |
Commercial Delosperma cooperi Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Delosperma cooperi lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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DELIGHTFUL™ series
Explore Series: DELIGHTFUL™ series →Full of flowers
Mounded Compact habit
Uniform series -
EARLY BIRD™ series
Explore Series: EARLY BIRD™ series → -
SANDGEM™ series
Explore Series: SANDGEM™ series →Semi trailing
Large bright flower
Great for landscape and Combinations
