The ‘Ice Girl’ flower is a popular and hardy cultivar of the Ice Plant, scientifically known as Delosperma. This low-growing, mat-forming succulent is highly valued for its dazzling display of bright, iridescent, daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely throughout the warmer months. It’s an excellent choice for adding a splash of vibrant colour to your garden with minimal fuss.
- Sunlight Requirement: This plant thrives in full sun. To ensure a spectacular bloom, position it in a spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It tolerates hot and dry conditions extremely well.
- Usage: ‘Ice Girl’ is an outstanding ground cover for rock gardens, garden beds, and along pathways where it can create a colourful, weed-suppressing carpet. It also looks fantastic spilling over the edges of pots, hanging baskets, and retaining walls, adding a brilliant cascade of flowers.
- Care Tips:
- Watering: This succulent is very drought-tolerant once established. The key is to water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Over-watering is the most common issue, so it’s better to under-water than over-water.
- Soil: ‘Ice Girl’ requires very well-draining soil. A sandy or gritty soil mix is ideal to prevent root rot. Avoid heavy clay soils that hold too much moisture.
- Fertiliser: This is a low-maintenance plant and doesn’t require much feeding. A light application of a slow-release, balanced fertiliser in early spring is generally sufficient. Too much fertiliser can lead to leggy growth with fewer flowers.
