{"product_id":"delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-opal","title":"Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Opal'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelosperma Jewel of Desert Opal\u003c\/em\u003e: Fuchsia Fireworks on Dry Ground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright fuchsia-magenta flowers with a white ring and a hint of lavender, flashing more colour than an opal under a disco ball. This ice plant spreads into a compact mat and sparkles every sunny day. DISCO NEVER DIED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e 'DSAB13-1'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Ice Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewel of Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 cm (4–6 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm (10–12 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright fuchsia-magenta with a white inner ring tipped light purple and a yellow centre. They open in sunshine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to fall (May to September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, fleshy green leaves forming a compact mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Patent:\u003c\/strong\u003e USPP 27,056\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a bright edging for sunny paths and driveways, or as a carpet for rock and gravel gardens. It's also a good spiller for pots and troughs that dry out fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBergenia 'Bressingham White'\u003c\/em\u003e opens white flowers in April and May, and its bold leaves contrast with the fine, succulent mat. \u003cem\u003eGaura 'Monarch Pink'\u003c\/em\u003e adds airy pink flowers from June to September. \u003cem\u003eAllium senescens\u003c\/em\u003e brings lavender globes at 25 cm from July to September. Pink, white and lavender sit softly beside the magenta ice plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun in well-drained, sandy or gritty soil. Water regularly for the first few weeks, then only during long dry periods. Fertilizer isn't needed and tends to make the mat sprawl and flower less. Good drainage is the key to getting it through a Canadian winter. Avoid clay and low, wet spots, especially where snowmelt collects. Raised beds, slopes and wall tops are ideal. Keep heavy mulch off the crown. There's no cutting back. In spring, remove any winter-killed pieces. Rooted stems from the edge can be lifted and replanted elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardy ice plant, \u003cem\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e, is native to South Africa and is the backbone of most ice plants grown in cold gardens. Opal comes from Koichiro Nishikawa's Jewel of Desert breeding program in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from a 2011 self-cross selected in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, deer resistant and loved by pollinators. Plant it in the hottest corner. THE GRAVEL IS NOW A DANCE FLOOR.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Covers","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 15 Plants (10cm Pots) \/ Magenta \/ 5","offer_id":67851583717654,"sku":"DELOOP10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Delosperma_JewelofDesertOpal.png?v=1793735673","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-opal","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}