Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Groundcover doesn’t get enough attention it truly deserves. Granita® Raspberry® Hardy Ice Plant will definitely grab your attention and you might just fall in love with it. Delosperma is one of the easiest and most carefree groundcovers available. The best part is that it does not want to take over your garden and it will come back every year. This little plant politely spreads its shimmering green succulent leaves. All Spring and Summer long, profuse blooms of magnificent raspberry-colored flowers cover the ground in a red carpet.
This South African native is exotic and quite functional in the landscape. It can take heat and drought conditions. Rock gardens are a perfect place to display the ice plant’s beauty. Hard to reach areas like slopes are no match for its relentlessness. Delosperma even makes a beautiful indoor succulent houseplant. It may not flower as much as outside but its foliage is just as attractive.
Granita® Raspberry® Hardy Ice Plant Care
All around this is an easy carefree plant. It has average watering needs. Since it is more succulent, make sure that the soil is well-draining and it completely dries out between waterings. Root rot can be an issue if constant moisture persists. In the extreme summer heat, watering once a week can be beneficial and reduce plant stress.
Surviving winter is not a problem in zones 6 to 10 and is considered a perennial in these zones. There may be some dieback overwinter, but expect a full recovery when Spring comes around. Zones lower than 6, treat Delosperma as an annual. Since it wouldn’t be hardy outdoors in those lower zones, Ice plants make great succulent house plants too. Little to no fertilizer is even needed.
Granita® Raspberry® Hardy Ice Plant Spacing
Typically 30 inches of space between plants is all that is needed. Its short sprawling habit will easily fill in gaps between plants to create a carpet effect. If you’re looking for not your typical groundcover, it doesn’t get better than Granita® Raspberry® Hardy Ice Plant.
Granita® Raspberry® Hardy Ice Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-10 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 4 Inches |
| Mature Width: 2.5 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 30 Inches |
| Growth Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Shade: Red Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer Late Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Groundcover Landscape |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Delosperma floribundum 'Raspberry' |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!