{"product_id":"delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-topaz","title":"Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Topaz'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelosperma 'Jewel of Desert Topaz'\u003c\/em\u003e: Sunset Orange Spread Across the Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow-orange petals dipped in red at the tips, around a pale centre, like a sunset shrunk down to fit in a rock garden. This ice plant opens in the sunshine and positively glows. GOLDEN HOUR, EVERY HOUR.\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 Topaz'\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 Yellow-orange petals with red tips around a white to pale purple 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, succulent green leaves forming a low, dense mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topaz brings warm colour to rock gardens, gravel gardens, hot slopes, wall crevices and patio containers. Plant a few together for a wider sweep of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give 'Topaz' a hot, dry bed with orange and gold in summer and purple pea flowers in spring. \u003cem\u003eCoreopsis UpTick™ Gold\u003c\/em\u003e adds golden daisies at 30 to 36 cm from June to September. \u003cem\u003eEchinacea SunMagic® Vintage Electric Orange\u003c\/em\u003e brings intense orange coneflowers at 45 to 60 cm from July to September. \u003cem\u003eBaptisia 'Grape Escape'\u003c\/em\u003e adds dusky purple spikes at 105 to 120 cm in May and June. \u003cem\u003eMiscanthus 'Little Kitten'\u003c\/em\u003e adds a compact, fine-bladed clump at 60 to 90 cm in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun in sandy, gravelly or otherwise fast-draining soil. Water through the first few weeks after planting, then only during long stretches without rain. Skip the fertilizer. Ice plants survive cold winters much better than wet ones. Avoid heavy clay and places where spring meltwater pools. Slopes, raised beds and rock walls are good choices. Don't smother it with leaves or thick mulch in fall. No cutting back is needed. Remove any winter-damaged growth in spring. Pieces with roots can be lifted from the edges and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e is a South African succulent valued in cold gardens for its hardiness. Japanese breeder Koichiro Nishikawa created Topaz in Aichi Prefecture from a self-cross made in May 2005 and selected it in his trial garden in November 2006.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, tough, drought tolerant once settled and ignored by deer. Plant it on the hottest edge you've got. YOUR PHONE WILL RUN OUT OF STORAGE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ground Covers","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 15 Plants (10cm Pots) \/ Orange \/ 5","offer_id":67851583848726,"sku":"DELOTO10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Delosperma_JewelofDesertTopaz.png?v=1793735219","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/delosperma-jewel-of-the-desert-topaz","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}