{"product_id":"mesembryanthemum-crystallinum-pink","title":"Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Pink","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIce Plant \/ Crystalline Ice Plant (Pink)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eMesembryanthemum crystallinum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pink’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aizoaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa (naturalised in parts of coastal Australia\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual to short-lived perennial succulent groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sparkling, low-growing succulent groundcover that thrives in Adelaide’s hot, dry, and coastal conditions. \u003cem data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eMesembryanthemum crystallinum ‘Pink’\u003c\/em\u003e forms a glistening mat of fleshy leaves covered in translucent “ice crystal” cells that shimmer in the sunlight. From late spring through summer, it produces masses of soft pink daisy-like blooms that open fully in bright sun. Exceptionally hardy and low-maintenance, this variety is perfect for coastal gardens, verges, rockeries, and waterwise landscapes across South Australia.\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 × 0.4–0.8 m W (spreading mat-forming habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, succulent, light green leaves with glistening “crystalline” surface; may take on reddish or bronze tones in dry or cool conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink to soft rose daisy-like blooms in abundance from late spring through summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sparkling, icy-textured foliage year-round; vibrant white flowering display during warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts pollinating insects such as native bees and hoverflies; dense mats provide low shelter for beneficial ground-dwelling insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought and heat tolerant; Excellent salt and wind tolerance (front-line coastal suitable); Handles reflective heat from paving and gravel; Frost sensitive (may die back in cold winters but readily self-seeds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 3–5 plants per m² for full coverage; Mass display: 0.3–0.5 m apart for a continuous, low carpet effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic to cats and dogs; as with all succulents, discourage chewing\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 best foliage colour and heavy flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers free-draining sandy or gravelly soils; thrives in poor or coastal limestone soils common across Adelaide and the Fleurieu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: light soak 1–2 times\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: very low water needs; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in extreme summer heat; minimal or no water in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually maintenance-free; trim or pull back dead foliage after flowering if desired. Mulching not essential but light gravel mulch enhances appearance. Avoid overwatering or rich soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 years (short-lived perennial\/annual) but often self-seeds and naturalises in suitable spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate, Mediterranean, and coastal SA; thrives across Adelaide plains, Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas, and coastal regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of a wide pH range—slightly acidic to strongly alkaline; excellent on SA limestone soils\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 and seaside gardens: vibrant pink contrast against silver and green natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens: perfect for hot, sunny slopes and banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance verges and embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed succulent and native dry gardens with Carpobrotus, Eremophila, and Lomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal colour filler for waterwise borders or feature pots\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 dazzling, sun-loving groundcover that glitters like frost and bursts into soft pink bloom through summer. \u003cem data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4049\"\u003eMesembryanthemum crystallinum ‘Pink’\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in Adelaide’s dry, coastal climate—delivering effortless colour, resilience, and a cooling shimmer to even the harshest garden spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48349417865468,"sku":"MESE-CRYS-PINK-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/mesembryanthemum-crystallinum-pig-face-pink-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1761274912","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/mesembryanthemum-crystallinum-pink","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}