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Delosperma 'John Proffitt'

ice plant 'John Proffitt'

'John Proffitt' is a mat-forming, evergreen succulent with fleshy, cylindrical leaves and bright purple, daisy-like flowers in summer

Synonyms
Delosperma Table Mountain
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Delosperma are mat-forming perennials, or dwarf shrubs, with smooth, fleshy leaves. The daisy-like flowers are brightly coloured in shades of pink, purple, yellow, red, orange or white

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun with good drainage. Grow in troughs in a gritty, sharply-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost; also does well on a scree/crevice bed outside, or as a potplant in an unheated alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Normally pest-free

Diseases

Normally disease free

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