Lampranthus deltoides 'Pink Ice Plant': Dazzling Pink Daisy Blooms

Lampranthus deltoides 'Pink Ice Plant'

A carpet of dazzling pink, daisy-like flowers makes Lampranthus deltoides 'Pink Ice Plant' a spring spectacle in dry gardens. This low, spreading succulent forms a mat of triangular, gray-green leaves that are nearly smothered by 1–1.5 inch bright pink blooms with yellow centers in spring. The flowers open in sunlight and close at night or on cloudy days. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and desert plantings where a floral explosion is desired.

Spectacular Bloom

In peak spring bloom, the foliage is completely hidden beneath a solid sheet of neon-pink flowers. Each bloom is a classic daisy form with numerous narrow petals and a yellow center. The gray-green, succulent leaves are three-angled (deltoides), forming a dense mat 6–12 inches tall and spreading 2–3 feet. After the main bloom, sporadic flowers may continue into summer.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun. Essential for flowering and compact growth.
• Height: 6–12 inches (2 feet or less).
• Spread: 2–3 feet.
• Soil: Very well-drained, sandy/gritty. Excellent in rock gardens.
• Water: Low. Drought-tolerant once established. Winter rain often sufficient.

Uses & Care

Stunning as a flowering groundcover on sunny slopes, in rock gardens, spilling over walls, and in wide, shallow containers. Pair with blue senecios, yellow sedums, and white-flowered ice plants. After main bloom, shear lightly to encourage denser growth. Protect from excessive winter wet. Hardy to ~20°F in dry soil.

Lampranthus deltoides 'Pink Ice Plant'—a neon-pink floral carpet on a tough, drought-proof succulent mat for spring spectacle.