Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-10
Cheerful Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet') features showy scarlet blooms with hints of lavender-white and vivid yellow centers. You'll have a lavish flowering display for months from the late spring through frost!
Beautiful cool-toned, blue-green, succulent foliage looks lush and plump, growing just 4 - 6 inches tall, but spreads about a foot wide. Their abundant blooms certainly bring a lot of joy! The textured fleshy leaves can remain evergreen in warm, frost-free climates and form tight weed-blocking mats of greenery!
The long-lasting neon violet petals of these Daisy-like blooms, turn red to the tips for a radiant two-tone effect! You'll love their glamorous appeal, and all the local butterflies and bees will come to sip their nectar and gather pollen all season. However, deer and rabbits rarely bother with these succulent plants.
Planting and Application:
Brighten up the baseline of your garden design with an easy-care flowering succulent. These wide-spreading, low-growing groundcover plants suppress weeds with high style! A single specimen of these long-blooming plants makes a dynamic accent in the Rock Garden, gravel or sandy beds, and throughout sun-parched stretches of ground!
Their hot-hued blooms pick up on the mineral tones from sandstone and punch up rugged western gardens and boulders in the Southwestern US, and Delosperma are also great for Xeriscaping and Fire-wise landscaping! Happily naturalizing throughout sandy, rocky, or gravel beds among other like-water usage plants like Yucca, Hens-and-Chicks, Ornamental Grass, Agave, and Sedum.
Naturalize Delosperma for a great-looking, xeriscaped landscape that works hard to suppress weeds all year long. Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant is a wonderful choice to control erosion on slopes and banks. Plant them en masse 6-8 inches apart for a quick fill.
Live along the coast or have sand dunes that need some fire? Plant these salt-tolerant little gems in your Zen Garden of raked sand, fine gravel, or stone (referred to as Karesansui Gardens) for a meditative experience!
Even in mixed planters as a filler and spiller on sunny porches and patios, sunny courtyards, dry Cottage Gardens, and Pollinator borders as edging and front-of-the-border installations! Line a sun-drenched, or parched sidewalk, pathway border, or roadside hell strip with cheerful jewel-tone blossoms and jewel-like succulent foliage!
- Brilliant Red Daisy-Like Blooms With Yellow Eyes
- Non-Stop Flower Power Late Spring Through Frost
- Nectar-Rich Resource for Butterflies & Honey Bees
- Succulent Dark-Green Foliage Forms Tight Mats
- Excellent Groundcover, Xeriscaping, Containers, Edging & Erosion
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Requiring full sun for the most blooms and best growth, this mat-forming evergreen perennial performs best in sharply-drained, sandy soil. Water as needed during the first year in the ground to establish a deep, healthy root system using the Finger Test, allowing them to dry out some between waterings. In fact, once their roots are established in your soil...they'll become waterwise!
For the best flowering through the summer, provide some summer watering during prolonged drought and excessive heat. Back off watering in early autumn so they can go into fall a bit drier, that way they can harden off before winter. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to hold moisture underground and insulate the roots. Mulch also helps keep soil from splashing on and covering the low-growing foliage, for a neater, cleaner look.
If you live in an area that receives heavy snowfall in the winter, it is recommended you protect these succulent perennials with loose row covers or frost blankets.
- Fast-Growing In Full Sun
- Requires Well-Drained Soils - Sandy/Gravely Soil Is Best
- Salt/Coastal-Tolerant & Very Drought Resistant
- Prune Away Dead Growth In Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbits Tend to Leave Them Alone
Don't miss your chance to order Jewel Of Desert® Garnet Ice Plant from our limited inventory. People can and do buy out our entire stock for large projects! Get yours today at NatureHills.com!
