Product Description
Delosperma GRANITA® Raspberry ('PJS01S') (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant
One of the best Hardy Ice Plants we've seen in our trials for its large flowers and incredible flower coverage. Incredibly bright, "retina burning" color and a standout choice for a groundcover for your sunny garden location. The extremely large, 1½" flowers are raspberry red. Newest flowers are rose and mature to fuchsia with rose tips. Discovered by John Stireman and introduced through High Country Gardens. From Plant Select®.
Like all Delospermas, this one is also highly heat and drought tolerant, making it a good choice for waterwise landscapes. It thrives in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.
This plant grows best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Planting it on a slope will help provide these conditions. Due to its succulent nature, Ice Plant is very drought tolerant. Grow it in a hot, sunny location.
Height: 4.0 Inches
Spread: 30.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun
Low Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring to Early Summer
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry, also known as Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-maintenance groundcover that thrives in sunny, dry conditions. This 2018 Plant Select® winner is a cold-hardy hybrid with stunning raspberry-red flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It was discovered as a volunteer seedling in a Salt Lake City garden . This unique origin story adds to its appeal for gardeners interested in locally adapted plants. Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry has excellent cold hardiness and tolerates drier Western growing conditions , making it a top choice for those seeking a resilient and colorful groundcover.
Botanical Name Delosperma 'PJS01S'
Common Name Granita Raspberry Ice Plant
Hardiness Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Mature Height 1 inch
Mature Spread 15-18 inches
Bloom Time Late spring to early summer
Flower Color Raspberry red
Light Requirements Full sun
Water Requirements Average to low
Soil Type Well-drained, gravelly soil
Special Features Bee friendly, deer resistant, evergreen
Growing Conditions and Care Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry thrives in full sun and well-drained soil . It prefers a dryish, sandy soil with a neutral pH . Good soil drainage is essential, particularly in winter where moist to wet soils can be fatal . Avoid overwatering . It has good tolerance for drought and heat . This ice plant cannot tolerate foot traffic , so choose a location where it will not be stepped on.
To ensure your Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry flourishes, follow these care tips:
Planting
- Plant in a sunny spot with fast-draining soil. Sandy, sandy loam, or gravelly soils are best .
Watering
- Water regularly (weekly) during the heat of the summer .
- Keep dry over the winter months .
Mulching
- Mulch with a layer of small gravel to protect the spreading stems from excessive winter moisture .
Fertilizing
- Fertilize in spring with SeaCom-PGR and Yum Yum Mix® to encourage plentiful flowers and good stem growth .
Winter Care
- In colder climates, protect from excessive winter moisture by providing a layer of mulch or covering plants with a cloche .
- Prune out any winter-damaged stems in mid-spring .
Propagation
- Cuttings root easily .
- Succulent leaves pushed into the soil will often root to form new plants .
Container Gardening Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry can be grown in containers . When planting in containers, use an all-purpose potting mix specifically formulated for cactus and succulents, or add perlite to the potting mix for additional drainage . Water more frequently than in-ground plants, especially during hot, dry weather .
Consider using Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry as a "spiller" element in container gardening, combining it with other drought-tolerant plants for a "thriller, filler, spiller" effect . For example, pair it with an upright succulent like a Yucca or Agave for the "thriller" and a mounding plant like Sedum for the "filler."
Potential Benefits Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry offers several benefits for gardeners:
- Weed-Smothering Groundcover: It excels at choking out weeds , making it ideal for challenging areas where other plants struggle.
- Versatile: Thriving in USDA Zones 4-11, it is a perfect choice for rock gardens, slopes, green roofs, and arid landscapes .
- Drought-Tolerant: As a true succulent, it requires minimal watering , making it a water-wise choice for xeriscaping.
- Stunning Blooms: A sea of colorful, daisy-like flowers covers the plant throughout the summer , creating a vibrant display. With its incredibly bright, "retina burning" color , it is sure to be a showstopper in your garden.
- Unique Texture: The succulent, thread-like foliage adds interesting texture to the garden .
- Easy Care: Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry thrives on neglect , requiring little maintenance beyond occasional deadheading.
- Wildlife Friendly: It attracts butterflies and is deer-resistant.
- Firescaping: It is a good choice for firescaping , making it suitable for gardens in fire-prone areas.
Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry is a beautiful and versatile groundcover that is perfect for adding a splash of color to any sunny garden. Its vibrant raspberry-red flowers, exceptional cold hardiness for an ice plant, and low-maintenance nature make it a standout choice. Whether you are looking to create a colorful border, fill in a rocky slope, or add some life to a container garden, this 2018 Plant Select® winner is sure to impress. With its drought tolerance and potential medicinal uses, Delosperma GRANITA Raspberry is a valuable and rewarding addition to any landscape.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
