Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant (Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Garnet’)

Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant (Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Garnet’) is a compact, low-growing succulent perennial valued for its vivid garnet-red flowers and long seasonal bloom period. This colourful ice plant produces daisy-like blooms over a spreading mat of fleshy green foliage, creating a bright groundcover effect in sunny garden spaces. Its intense flower colour makes it especially useful in rock gardens, edging, raised beds, dry slopes, and container plantings where strong colour and drought tolerance are important.

This variety is well-suited to water-wise landscapes because Delosperma thrives in lean, sharply drained soil and hot sun once established. The succulent foliage helps the plant tolerate dry periods, while the spreading habit provides a tidy carpet-like texture. In Alberta, winter survival depends heavily on drainage, as ice plants are much more tolerant of cold when roots are not sitting in wet soil.

Jewel of Desert Garnet is an excellent option for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance flowering groundcover for sunny, dry areas. It performs best in exposed, bright locations and should be protected from heavy winter moisture.