Order by Phone
(513) 354-1509
Phone Orders
513-354-1509
Customer Service
513-354-1510
Mailing Address
Spring Hill Nurseries
Order Processing Center
P.O. Box 330
Harrison, OH
45030-0330
|
|
Home » Ice Plant
|
Ice Plant
A wonderful sparkling display all
summer long! Hardy, 2-4" ground
cover with daisylike blooms and succulent
gray-green foliage is ideal for
borders, rock gardens, slopes and
other tough sites. Great for mixing
together, too. Space 12-15" apart.Delosperma
Starburst...Orchid-pink
blooms with white centers from
early summer to frost.
Golden...Glowing golden
blooms early to midsummer.
Purple...Royal purple flowers
early to midsummer.
Zone 5 to 9
|
Ice Plant, Starburst Ships In The Spring See Shipping Schedule
Unable To Ship To: AE AK BC GU HI PR
| Botanical Name: |
|
Delosperma floribundum 'Starburst' |
| |
| Form: |
|
Low, spreading herbaceous perennial |
| |
| Sun Exposure: |
|
Full Sun |
| |
| Height/Habit: |
|
2" - 4" |
| |
| Spread: |
|
10" - 15" |
| |
| Spacing: |
|
10" - 15" |
| |
| Hardiness Zone: |
|
5 - 9 ( -20 degrees F ) |
| |
| Foliage Type: |
|
Succulent needle-like grey-green leaves, which are almost metallic looking they are so shiny |
| |
| Flower Form: |
|
Bold daisy-like flowers with narrow petals |
| |
| Flower Color: |
|
Orchid-pink with a striking white starburst in the center |
| |
| Flowering Date: |
|
Early summer, sporadically through the rest of the summer. |
| |
| Planting Requirements: |
|
Set at the same level it is growing at in the container, firm and water thoroughly |
| |
| Soil Requirements: |
|
Best in a well drained soil. It is tolerant of poor infertile and loose gravelly soils |
| |
| Growth Rate: |
|
Moderate once established, which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks |
| |
| Unique Characteristics: |
|
An attractive and colorful ground-cover that just covers itself for months in spectacular flowers that resemble a "starburst" in a firework display. The large orchid-pink flowers are eye-catching with their white central flare and the metallic colored foliage is also attractive. The whole plant has a shimmering quality about it. Easy and undemanding, this little charmer thrives in situations many other plants will not thrive in. As attractive a ground-cover as you can get, sure to be a favorite. It's also an ideal selection for containers. |
| |
| Pruning: |
|
none |
| |
| Time of Pruning: |
|
none |
| |
| Additional Information: |
|
Discovered jointly by the Denver Botanic Garden and Colorado State University |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
You have 0 item(s) in your Shopping Cart
|
|
|
|
Receive Our
Catalog
|
View Cart
Order Status
Help
Garden Supplies