{"product_id":"suntropics-purple-ice-plant-delosperma-cooperi-suntropics-purple","title":"Suntropics Purple Ice Plant - Delosperma cooperi 'Suntropics Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuntropics Purple Ice Plant (\u003cem\u003eDelosperma cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suntropics Purple') is a low, trailing succulent that spreads into a carpet about 10cm high and 40cm wide. Its small, shiny daisy flowers are a bright, warm-toned purple with golden centres, peaking in summer and carrying on more lightly through the warmer months. Few groundcovers handle a hot, dry bed so cheerfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid purple daisies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-toned purple petals around golden centres give a jewel-like colour that holds up in strong sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, fleshy leaves and succulent stems store moisture, so established plants manage heat and dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with cold too.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is cold hardy, which means it is not limited to the warm north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves turn reddish in winter, so the carpet still has colour between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm high it covers ground without smothering anything planted beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry borders, banks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart so the trailing stems meet and cover the soil. It suits sunny slopes, dusty strips and seaside beds where thirstier plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it trail over stones and pavers, where sharp drainage keeps the roots happy and the purple pops against grey rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, rooftops and living walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in shallow containers of light mix, on exposed rooftops and in planted walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Suntropics Purple Ice Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun for the most flowers and a compact shape. It is heat tolerant and cold hardy, so it suits Mediterranean, arid, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and subtropical ones with excellent drainage. In humid districts, choose the sunniest, airiest position you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in light, free draining soil. It dislikes wet feet and moist, rich ground. On clay, raise the bed or work in coarse sand, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then only when the soil is dry. Skip the rich fertiliser, since it encourages soft, floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. In spring, snip away any dead or straggling stems to keep the carpet tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Suntropics Purple Ice Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in a sunny, free draining position. Expect a small plant at first, and stems that run outward as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-world-of-succulents-a-must-have-guide-for-garden-lovers\"\u003eSucculents in Australia: a complete care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need regular feeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It does best on lean soil, and rich feeding makes it soft and sprawling. A little care while it establishes is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot or a living wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a light, free draining mix and put it in the sunniest spot you have. Pots and walls dry out quickly, so water only once the mix has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens in a wet summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet weather is harder on ice plants than heat. Good drainage is the defence, so plant on a slope, a raised bed or a mound of gritty soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790306672959,"sku":"DEL-COO-SUNTRO-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/suntropics-purple-ice-plant-delosperma-cooperi-suntropics-purple.jpg?v=1792198605","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/suntropics-purple-ice-plant-delosperma-cooperi-suntropics-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}