Delosperma Jewel Of Desert Garnet®

Trouble-free & durable. Unyielding. Sparkling blooms thrive in heat, drought and humidity. 

Deer & drought proof groundcover! Jewel of Desert Delosperma represents a new generation of Hardy Ice plant with shimmering blooms from late spring thru frost.  Growing 4-6" tall by 12" wide. Jellybean type leaves form a tight growing evergreen mound that's as tough as leather and takes on foot traffic. Dense habit stays attractive all season long. Difficult for weeds to grow thru.  Garnet produces red daisy-like blooms that sparkle generously in high heat!

How to grow:

• Grows & flowers best in full sun
• Well drained soil is a must. Does well in gravelly type soil
• Avoid cold, wet conditions and heavy soil
• If using mulch- use a gravel mulch only
• Allow plants to completely dry out between watering
• Not bothered by series insects or pests.
• Thrives in heat, humidity & drought
• No maintenance-no pampering needed
• Needs little fertilizer

Designing with delosperma

Slowly spreading foliage cascades over stones and walkways. Plant between stepping stones where they tolerant some foot traffic.   Thrives in  super tough hot spots (with good drainage) near cement, driveways, urban environment, or anywhere the sprinkler's don't reach.  Use to fill in gaps between taller plants in the landscape.  Widely used in decorative containers where they combine well with succulents, Hens & Chicks, Sedums and other drought proof plants. 

Special features: Attracts butterflies, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Easy care, Evergreen, Fast growing, Fall color, Heat tolerant, Pest resistant, Tolerates foot traffic