{"product_id":"drosanthemum-hispidum","title":"Drosanthemum Hispidum","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Ice Plant \/ Dewflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDrosanthemum hispidum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aizoaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Africa (winter-rainfall, coastal \u0026amp; semi-arid regions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulent groundcover (prostrate, spreading)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sun-loving, water-wise succulent for Adelaide\/SA that forms a low, sparkling carpet (the leaves have tiny “dew” cells) and bursts into vivid magenta-pink daisy flowers from late spring into summer, with bonus flushes in warm autumns. Excellent for hot verges, rockeries, retaining walls and spill-over edges. Thrives on the Adelaide Plains’ free-draining, often alkaline soils; just avoid winter waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1–0.2 m H × 0.6–1.2 m W (can spread to ~1.5 m in ideal sites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm (spread) per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy, opposite, grey-green leaves (cylindrical\/3-angled) with a “dewy” sheen; tints red\/purple in cold, drought or intense sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of magenta-pink to purple, daisy-like blooms with yellow centres; mainly late spring–summer (open best in full sun)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long spring–summer display; colourful foliage tints in cooler\/drier spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar\/pollen for bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established, heat- and wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frosts in Hills); thrives in poor, sandy or calcareous soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 plants\/m² for quick cover; trailing over walls: 2–3 per linear metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats \u0026amp; dogs (ingesting any plant may upset tummies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for tight growth and best flowering); light shade reduces bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sands or sandy\/loam; loves the alkaline\/calcareous soils common on the Adelaide Plains; raise\/mound on clay to keep crowns dry in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves on sands); little to none in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal—shear lightly after the main flush to thicken mats and encourage rebloom; remove spent stems; avoid rich fertiliser (keeps growth tight); easy from cuttings to patch gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years in well-drained sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA—excellent on Adelaide Plains and second-line coastal sites; choose a frost-sheltered position in the Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline (tolerates slightly acidic if well-drained)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal-inspired gravel\/rock gardens and retaining wall spill-overs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, low-water verge strips and bank stabilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween stepping stones or with other Mediterranean sun-lovers (lavender, rosemary, grasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, no-fuss flowering carpet that thrives on Adelaide heat and lean soils, delivering months of colour and sculpture-like, sparkling foliage with almost no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48218974093564,"sku":"DROS-HISP-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/drosanthemum-hispidum-pink-ice-plant-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1760157210","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/drosanthemum-hispidum","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}