Many of the Delosperma species have 'pinkish purple', 'violet', or 'magenta' flowers (whatever the vendors think sounds best), and look v...Read Moreery similar.
This species looks like a paler, softer version of D. cooperi. The petals are pinkish purple and white at the base -- just like the photo.
So far I've only been successful with D cooperi, but this one sounds promising. I think I've seen it growing in Falmouth (the bright white centres distinguish it from D cooperi), but it disappeared after the winter, so it may not be as hardy as D. cooperi. In climates with dull wet winters perfect drainage is essential -- hardcore with 20% soil would probably be best.
I've grown mine from seed sown last fall and they are now 8" across (20 cm), so a foot across in one year from seed is a rough estimate of its growth rate. So, you need to sow seed in May for a decent looking plant in a year's time.
Alas, I doubt this is a true Zone 4 plant, especially an Eastern Zone 4. I have problems with it in zone 6...the late winter/early Sprin...Read Moreg rains usually finish it off. Delosperma John Profitt is the most hardy pink hybrid in Connecticut, a similar flower to Starburst without the white center!
This is such a fascinating plant. The leaves really look as though the have tiny ice-crystals on them! I like the feeling of them, too....Read More And I haven't even mentioned the flowers yet . . . they bloom heavily and add a lot of color to areas that most other plants wouldn't even grow.
Update: Unfortunately, it did not survive the winter in any of the places I had it.
Many of the Delosperma species have 'pinkish purple', 'violet', or 'magenta' flowers (whatever the vendors think sounds best), and look v...Read More
Alas, I doubt this is a true Zone 4 plant, especially an Eastern Zone 4. I have problems with it in zone 6...the late winter/early Sprin...Read More
This is such a fascinating plant. The leaves really look as though the have tiny ice-crystals on them! I like the feeling of them, too....Read More