Delosperma is a succulent plant with surprising flowering that manages to resist even the hottest and most dry summers. Find out why more and more people choose to cultivate it in their gardens and terraces.
Who is looking for one Fiorita resistant plant in the heatcapable of giving color even in the most torrid months, often comes across the delosperm. This little wonder of nature, originally from Southern Africa, is conquering increasingly large spaces in Mediterranean gardens, in the balcony vases and even as a cover in the most arid places.
A look at its lively flowering is enough to understand the reason for success. And if they told you that it is also almost impossible to let it die, wouldn’t you want to try it immediately? And then it does not even deal too much space, adapting even to the smallest gardens. It is interesting to note how, despite the delicate aspect, you can endure really extreme conditions. Some choose it precisely for its versatility: it can coexist with aromatic herbs, perennial plants or low bushes. A small botanical jewel that is made space everywhere, without pretensions.
Delosperma: what it is and why its flowering is so resistant
It is a succulent matoften also called “icebox” because of the brilliant surface of its petals that seems to reflect the light. Unlike many fatty plants, delosperm is not limited to surviving: flourishes copiously Throughout the summer, giving color rugs ranging from pink bright to lemon yellow, from pure white to vibrant orange. His resistance is almost proverbial. Endure temperatures above 35 ° C Without beating an eye, and in many varieties also tolerates light frosts, especially if the soil is well drained. But the secret of its success lies in the fact that it does not need special care. Little water, lots of sun and light soil are enough to make it thrive. No need for constant fertilizations or frequent prunings: it is the ideal plant for those who love green but have little time or live in areas subject to long periods of drought.
Curiously, many people who think they do not have the green thumb discover with surprise that delosperma manages to survive even the most common errors: forgetfulness in the watering, extreme sun exposure, even poor or rocky soils.
How to cultivate Delosperma without stress
Particular skills are needed to grow a happy delosperm. Few precautions are enough: even those who have never treated a plant can get surprising results. Its adaptability often leaves you speechless. Once the right position is found, it will do everything on its own. And then let’s face it, seeing it bloom while everything around is arid has something magical.
- Full sun: It is essential. The more sun receives, the more it blooms.
- Draining soil: Avoid water stagnation. If you grow it in pots, mix sand or gravel with the soil.
- Minimum irrigation: Once every 10-15 days of summer it can be enough. In winter, almost nothing.
- Little maintenance: No necessary pruning, just remove dry flowers if you want to encourage more continuous flowering.
A little trick? Position the delosperma on walls or in raised points allows its branches to fall by creating a truly scenographic cascade effect.
Why choose this plant for gardens and terraces
In addition to drought resistance And to the beauty of its flowering, Delosperm offers other interesting advantages. For example, it is a perfect plant for the soil coverage In difficult areas, such as escarpments, stony flower beds or borders that require minimal maintenance. And let’s not forget that it attracts pollinating insectscontributing to the biodiversity of the garden.
Among its most loved varieties are the Delosperma Coperi, with fuchsia flowers and vigorous growth, and the delosperm ‘Wheels of Wonder’, known for its two -tone petals.
For those who love to furnish the terrace with unusual but robust plants, it is interesting to note how delosperm is also combined with Modern opaque ceramic vases Or containers suspended from the minimal design. The final effect is a contrast between natural rusticity and contemporary style, truly fascinating.
After all, in a period in which we try more and more to combine beauty, sustainability and practicality, delosperm seems to perfectly embody this balance. And if he also manages to make the summer heat forget with a color explosion … well, difficult to ask for more.
All that remains is to try it: the garden (or the balcony) will thank, and the mood will also be improved.
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