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Delosperma sutherlandii

Sutherland's Ice Plant

Code	Temp	Category	Description
1	15C+	Indoor	Grow as a houseplant or under heated glass.
2	10 to 15C+	Indoor / Outdoor	Grow indoors, or outdoors in summer in a sheltered spot
3	5 to 10C	Tender	Grow outdoors in summer, and in a heated glasshouse in winter.
4	1 to 5C	Tender	Grow outdoors or under glass without risk of frost.
5	-5 to 1C	Half-Hardy	Hardy in coastal/mild/sheltered areas. Will not tolerate hard/sudden frost. May require winter protection in situ. such as fleece or straw mulch.
6	-10 to -5C	Hardy	May suffer at altitude, central/northerly locations, harsh winters, cold gardens and when grown in pots.
7	-15 to -10C+	Hardy	Will survive most severe winters but may be at risk in central/northerly locations and in pots. Top growth may be destroyed but will usually re-grow.
8	-20 to -15C	Hardy	Will survive severe winter, but may need protection when grown in pots.
9	-20C & Colder	Very Hardy / Hardy	in the severest European climates.

£5.99

Pot Size:

9cm pot

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Pot Size Guide

SKU: 98256662

At a Glance

Colour	Green, Pink, Purple, Yellow
Foliage type	Semi evergreen
Habit	Carpeting, Ground cover
Light requirement	Sun
Location	Conservatory plant, Garden plant
Plant Type	Low perennial, Low shrub, Succelent
Season of interest	Spring, Summer
Soil PH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Poor/dry, Sand

Garden Styles for Delosperma sutherlandii

Coastal, Contemporary, Desert, Mediterranean, Rare plants

Family Aizoaceae
Originating from Southern and Eastern Africa

A low, sprawling evergreen with plump, mid-green succulent leaves.
Bright pinkish-purple daisy-like flowers dazzle from summer to autumn.
Hardy and simple, it grows in poor, well-drained soil in full sun.

A vibrant treasure, Delosperma sutherlandii, the Sutherland’s Iceplant, pulses with lively charm. Its succulent, cushion-like foliage clings low, igniting ground-level spaces. This rugged star thrives in coastal beds, hitting 5cm tall and 30cm wide in 2-5 years.

Prized for its hue, it glows under fierce sunlight for months. Its delicate petals flare pinkish-purple around a golden eye, lifting each bloom’s vivid charm. The radiant flowers weave through taller plants, enlivening rockeries or pots. It suits Mediterranean or gravel gardens—ideal for Norfolk and Suffolk’s coastal edges.

Care Tips for Delosperma sutherlandii

Soil & Sun: Loves poor, well-drained soil; full sun for peak blooms, tolerates light shade
Planting: Position it clear of overhanging foliage to bask in light. Wind’s no issue; it grips the ground firm.
Watering: Keep moist while rooting in dry spells. Drought-proof once established.
Pruning: None required—snip if it strays too wide

Lush and spirited, Delosperma sutherlandii adds bold zest to East Anglia’s sun-drenched nooks. Its cushion-like foliage forms a low-care jewel for summer-long brilliance, easing over gravel or slate beds. Perfect for pots or rockeries, especially where its glow can shine up close.

Planting suggestions for Delosperma sutherlandii, Sutherland’s Iceplant

Spark a colour storm in your garden, starting from the base! When Mediterranean plants’ vivid blooms and foliage rise above a low glow, a stunning ‘edge-to-edge’ floral tapestry unfolds. Mix in Lampranthus roseus and Lampranthus spectabilis ‘Tresco Purple’ for punch. Toss in Helianthemum ‘Henfield Brilliant’ for fire, and watch your summer garden blaze.

Alternatively, its rich pinkish-purple tones can harmonise with softer shades, avoiding a clash. It scrambles neatly around clumps of Hemerocallis ‘Dominic’, Hemerocallis ‘Black Plush’, or Agapanthus africanus, anchoring planting schemes with style.

For further reading about this striking succulent variety visit: https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Delosperma+sutherlandii