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Delosperma Jewel of Desert 'Ruby' (P)

Delosperma Jewel of Desert 'Ruby' (P)

Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Ice Plant

Narrative Description:

A kaleidoscope of indescribable colour from vivid magenta, ruby red, peach emanating from a white central eye. This really is the "jewel in the crown"!

Ideal Conditions:

Best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil with shelter from cold winds.

Possible Situation:

A wonderful addition to any rockery, paving or gravel bed or at the front of a border.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

15 x 15 cm

Features:

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Red

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - November

Planting Recommendations:

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

ASTERACEAE

Genus:

Delosperma

Series:

Jewel of Desert

Cultivar:

Ruby

Alternative Names:

comm. Ice Plant

UPOV:

JEWEL OF DESERT RUBY

UPOV No:

EUPVR 34139

Category:

Hardy Patio Plants

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Well drained - keep dry

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

August - May

Recommended Sales Window:

January - June

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:23/2433/24
Qty:93

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.