Description

Black Ice Plant ( Delosperma cooperi 'Black Ice') - A Stunning Groundcover

Bring the drama of the desert to your garden with the Black Ice Plant, a captivating succulent groundcover that's as tough as it is beautiful. This cultivar of Delosperma cooperi boasts incredibly dark, almost black, foliage, providing a striking contrast against brighter blooms and other plants. Its unique appearance and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among gardeners of all skill levels.

Key Features:

• Deep Black Foliage: The star of the show! The succulent leaves display a deep, almost black purplish-brown hue, creating a dramatic effect in any garden setting. The color intensifies in cooler weather and bright sunlight.
• Vibrant Purple-Pink Flowers: From late spring to early autumn, the Black Ice Plant bursts forth with an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in a brilliant purple-pink. These blossoms attract pollinators, adding a lively buzz to your garden.
• Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Perfect for busy gardeners or those living in arid climates. Once established, the Black Ice Plant requires minimal watering and thrives in well-drained soil. Its tough nature makes it highly resilient to neglect.
• Excellent Groundcover: Quickly spreading to form a dense, attractive mat, Black Ice Plant is ideal for covering slopes, suppressing weeds, and preventing soil erosion. Its low-growing habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and container plantings.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions (well-draining is key!), and is quite hardy, enduring both heat and light frosts.
• Attracts Beneficial Insects: The flowers attract butterflies and bees, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.

Growing Tips:

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. The darker the foliage will be in more sunlight.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is crucial. Amend heavy clay soils with sand or perlite to improve drainage.
• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
• Propagation: Easily propagated from cuttings. Simply take stem cuttings and allow them to callus before planting.

Ideal Uses:

• Rock gardens
• Groundcover for slopes
• Border plantings
• Container gardening
• Drought-tolerant landscapes

Dimensions: Mature height: 2-4 inches; Spread: 1-2 feet

Bring the captivating beauty of the Black Ice Plant to your garden today! Order yours now.