Delosperma × hybridum
Hardy ice plant hybrids (Delosperma × hybridum) is a ground cover plant. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about CZK 62.
A group record for the hardier ice plant hybrids sold under series names (Wheels of Wonder, Jewel of Desert, Sundella, Suntropics) or as single cultivars: succulent mats only a few centimetres tall that are covered in glossy daisy-like flowers from May into autumn in full sun, in pink, purple, red, orange, yellow or white, often with a contrasting eye. Flower colour, length of bloom, mat size and winter hardiness differ between cultivars, so check the details of the one you buy. They take cold only in dry, sharply drained (gravelly or sandy) soil, and a wet winter or long-lying snow kills them sooner than frost does: plant in spring, mulch with gravel rather than bark, and expect to replace plants every few years.
| Group | Ground cover |
| Light | Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 10 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 3–15 cm × 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Sandy, Average garden soil |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Flowering | May–October, pink, purple, red, orange, yellow, white |
| Water need | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about CZK 62 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. CZK 62 – CZK 76 |
Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made
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