Delosperma Ocean Sunset ‘Violet’

Delosperma Ocean Sunset 'Violet' is an ice plant with mats of violet blooms and yellow centres.

Delosperma Ocean Sunset ‘Violet’ offers a mat of violet blooms that take on a high sheen with tiny bright yellow centres. Flowers close at night and reopen mid-morning. Reblooms from late spring to late summer. Use in pots, rock gardens and borders. The Ocean Sunset series are exceptional performers offering intense colours, high flower count and the largest flowers of any ice plant. Thrives in heat and drought. Very hardy but should be protected from winter wet with very well drained soil or in the rainshadow of a structure. Pollinator attractor. Deer resistant.

Common Name:  Ice Plant

Family:  Aizoaceae (The Carpet Weed Family)

Zone Hardiness:  5-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  4-8"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Semi-evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  Butterflies Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Disturbed sandy spots.

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