Jewel of the Desert Ruby Ice Plant

Jewel of the Desert Ruby is a compact, horizontal ice plant bred for a long flowering display. Jewel of the Desert Ruby is an evergreen ice plant with red-to-pink flowers for sunny, sharply drained beds and rock gardens. ## Flowers and placement The plant patent describes deep-red flowers with white centers and yellow anthers; the commercial breeder profile describes bright-pink flowers. Flowers open from spring through frost, bringing a long season of color to hot, sunny sites. Pair it with gravel, stone, and other low-water plants in a sunny bed or container. Bright, low-growing blooms suit rock gardens, stone paths, and drought-tolerant containers. ## Growing conditions Plant in sun and water lightly. Darwin describes the series as drought tolerant once established, and the plant is also listed as deer resistant. A well-drained site suits this succulent perennial; avoid keeping its roots continuously wet. ## Maintenance The commercial profile describes Ruby as low maintenance. Allow its horizontal branches to cover the allotted space, and remove only damaged growth. [USPP23453P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP23453P2/en) records the cultivar name and Delosperma cooperi classification; [Concept Plants](https://conceptplants.com/varieties/delosperma-jewel-of-desert-ruby) and [Darwin Perennials](https://www.darwinperennials.com/Products/Details/?phid=022006565004796) provide garden size and culture details.