Delosperma has become one of my favorite perennials. Here are some of mine. I hope others will post photos of their plants too!

Delosperma 'Lavender Ice'


'Fire Spinner'


Delosperma ashtonii 'Blut'

Very very lovely blooms Clint :hearts:

Do you deadhead the blooms after it wilts?

Very nice. I have the 15 or so Fire Spinners that I put in last year. I lost a few from my hens pecking at them, but I plan to divide them next March. Looking forward to blooms, probably in about a month here.

I never deadhead these. They seem to be "self-cleaning". They have tons of blooms this time of year.

Oh that is good to know Love self cleaning ones

So after the first flush of blooms, does it do another one?

Really impressive Clint and to think I've been avoiding them for fear they'd succumb to New England humidity.

Some of them could suffer from your winters. I have heard some people complain. I don't think I'll ever be without these now. I can go on vacation and don't have to ask someone to water my plants.

They look great Clint. I have 1 nice size clump coming back from last season. Just not sure which one survived,

That's awesome. I can't wait to see pics of it. It'll also give others an idea of which plant to try.

It must be our cold and wet, freeze and thaw. Sunscapes Rare Plant Nursery in Pueblo, CO grows several in z5.

I think these could be an interesting lawn substitute here. They compete very well with Bermuda grass.

I tried adding the sand to the soil like you suggested Clint , I think that is what helped this time.

Awesome. I think your established plant will be tougher too. You should see how huge the roots of 'Fire Spinner' get in one year. I moved one and it had roots over 2 feet long.

Does anyone know how salt tolerant these are? I have a short, steep slope at roadside in pretty much all day sun.

I think I just read an article about these being used by beaches. They said they were salt tolerant. If I find the article I'll post a link.

Thanks Clint.

This is a very good article:

http://www.paghat.com/iceplant...

They have recommendations for soil, etc.

Thanks Clint. Good article.

Mine are not blooming yet, we have had a ton of rain and I did not mix any sand in with the soil. Should dig them up and maybe do a pot. At least I can shelter it if we get too much rain. I do love this plant and I want to make it work.

Susan - I think if your soil is well drained they will be ok. People with a lot of snow and cold in the winter have to give them extra good drainage. If you have cooperi or Fire Spinner, they can grow in regular garden soil in the South.