Annual Ice Plant Seeds For Planting (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)
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$3.99
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basic information
The annual ice plant mixture, Dorotheanthus bellidiformis, is a vibrant, low-growing succulent native to South Africa. Its daisy-like flowers bloom in a spectrum of colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white, creating a striking display from spring to early fall. In the garden, it serves as an excellent ground cover for sunny, dry areas, adding vivid color to rock gardens, borders, or containers. It thrives in well-drained soil and is ideal for xeriscaping or coastal gardens due to its drought and salt tolerance.
Seed Count
1,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: To easily germinate Dorotheanthus bellidiformis seeds, cold stratify them by placing in a moist medium like damp sand in a sealed bag, refrigerate at 35–40°F for 2–4 weeks, then sow on well-draining soil in a sunny spot at 65–75°F for sprouting in 7–21 days.
SEED PREP
Stratification
SOWING DEPTH
Surface Sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well drained / Sandy soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water lightly each day
GERMINATION
7 to 10 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
4” to 8” Tall
PLANT WIDTH
12” Spread
PLANT SPACING
8” Apart
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
1" to 2"
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat stubborn to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed Colors
