{"product_id":"delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-ruby","title":"Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'\u003c\/em\u003e: Deep Pink Deepening to Crimson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby-red petals around a white centre, spreading in a low, fleshy mat that turns a blazing hot patch into a velvet ring box. This ice plant is the anniversary gift you buy yourself. SPOIL YOURSELF FIRST.\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 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'\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 Ruby-red to deep pink petals with a white centre and yellow anthers. 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 low, spreading mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby works anywhere that's sunny, dry and close to eye level: rock gardens, the top of a retaining wall, gravel beds, path edges and containers. Its rich colour stands out against grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 'Ruby' at the front of a hot, dry bed with steel blue and crimson behind it. \u003cem\u003eGaillardia 'Arizona Red Shades'\u003c\/em\u003e adds crimson daisies at 25 to 30 cm from June to September. \u003cem\u003eNepeta 'Purrsian Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e brings periwinkle blue flowers at 36 to 46 cm from June to September. \u003cem\u003eEryngium 'Big Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e adds metallic steel-blue sea holly at 70 to 75 cm from June to August. \u003cem\u003ePanicum Prairie Winds® 'Totem Pole'\u003c\/em\u003e rises behind at 180 cm on stiff, powdery blue stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun and soil that drains quickly, such as sand, gravel or a gritty mix. Water during the first few weeks, then only during long droughts. Fertilizer isn't needed. In our region, wet winter soil is more dangerous than cold. Avoid heavy clay and low areas where water sits after snowmelt. Raised beds, slopes and wall tops are ideal. Keep thick mulch away from the crown. No cutting back is needed. Trim out any dead patches in spring, and lift rooted pieces from the edge if you want to start more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e is native to South Africa. 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' was bred by Koichiro Nishikawa in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, selected in November 2006 from a self-cross in his breeding program, and first propagated from cuttings in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, deer resistant and swarmed by bees and butterflies. Plant a few along the walkway. FORTY YEARS OF MARRIAGE NOT REQUIRED.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Covers","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 15 Plants (10cm Pots) \/ Red \/ 5","offer_id":67851583815958,"sku":"DELORU10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Delosperma_JewelofDesertRuby.png?v=1793735111","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-ruby","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}