Delosperma Granita® Orange (`PJS02S’) PPAF
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Low maintenance and drought tolerant, Granita® Orange forms low spreading mats of succulent, glistening green, evergreen foliage. It is a pretty good ground cover, especially for rocky soils, but what makes it special is its crazy (foliage obscuring) floral display. Colored bright orange, its sun-sparkling flowers open each morning and close each night, An eco-friendly choice for the garden, Granita® Orange uses little water and supports a whole lot of pollinators. It can be used on its own or paired with sun and drought tolerant perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Orange, Copper, Gold
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
4"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
A crazy, foliage obscuring floral display of bright orange sun-sparkling flowers open each morning an close each night.
Landscape Value
An eco-friendly choice for the garden, Granita® Orange uses little water and supports a whole lot of pollinators.
Care
Watering:
Granita® Orange Ice Plant is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Granita® Orange Ice Plant is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Granita® Orange Ice Plant is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.