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Delosperma sutherlandii

Delosperma sutherlandii

★ RHS AGMDrought Resistant

Genus: Delosperma
Family: Aizoaceae

About this plant

D. sutherlandii is an evergreen succulent to a height of 10-15cm forming a mat of dark green leaves which is covered in summer by yellow-eyed, pink-purple flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

In mild areas grow in well-drained soil in full sun; otherwise, grow in an unheated greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings or by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs and aphids under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years