{"product_id":"jewel-of-desert-garnet-ice-plant","title":"Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGlowing Garnet-Red Blooms on a Sun-Loving Succulent\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant (\u003cem\u003eDelosperma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jewel of Desert Garnet') sparkles with deep garnet-red, daisy-like flowers over a low mat of fleshy, evergreen foliage. It loves heat, sun, and bone-dry soil, making a jewel-toned groundcover for rock gardens and hot, sandy beds. In Minnesota it sits at the warm edge of its range, so give it the sharpest drainage and sunniest spot you have — or enjoy it as a brilliant container and seasonal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJewel of Desert Garnet Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelosperma 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 in. tall, 12–16 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow in sharp drainage or as a container\/annual)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring through summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep garnet-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharp-draining, sandy or gravelly; rots in wet clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — needs perfect drainage and a protected spot to attempt overwintering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock gardens and containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its succulent mat shines in gravelly rock gardens, trough plantings, and pots that can be sited for maximum heat and drainage. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, sandy edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e A glowing accent for the front of a dry, sunny bed. Pair with sedum, hens-and-chicks, and Fire Spinner ice plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) once soil is warm. Choose the hottest, best-drained, most sheltered spot available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrainage is everything. Plant on a slope, raised bed, or in a gritty container, amending heavy clay heavily with coarse sand and grit. Set the crown slightly high, water in lightly, and mulch with gravel — never bark or compost against the crown. Space 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Jewel of Desert Garnet Ice Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly — every 5–7 days while establishing, letting soil dry between. Keep it dry heading into fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought-tolerant — little to no supplemental water. Overwatering is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here. Rated to about zone 6, it can sometimes overwinter in the Twin Cities only in a gravelly, raised, very sheltered spot. Many gardeners grow it in containers or treat it as a brilliant seasonal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is drainage so important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a succulent, it cannot tolerate soggy soil, especially in winter — wet feet, not cold, is what kills ice plants here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely touch the fleshy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What if I want a hardier ice plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFire Spinner is the most cold-tolerant ice plant we carry and the better bet for in-ground planting in Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire Spinner Ice Plant (Delosperma):\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardiest ice plant for in-ground Minnesota planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHens-and-Chicks (Sempervivum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A bulletproof, fully hardy rock-garden succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hardy succulent groundcover for the same dry, sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315444961585,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/jewel-of-desert-garnet-ice-plant.jpg?v=1779747490","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/jewel-of-desert-garnet-ice-plant","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}