Re: Delosperma inquiry
Leave it be. The non-evegreen species, Delosperma cooperi in particular, are
rather late to come out. Have patience! :-)
Dean Sliger
Warren, MI, USA
Zone 6B
Bob & Georgia Parker wrote:
> Hi,
>
> A while back someone on the list was asking about delosperma (ice plant). I
> had replied that we had one which seemed to be "still alive" despite New
> England winter weather.
>
> However.........now that we have been out inspecting the gardens, it seems
> that the (succulent) leaves are dry and dead, and the plant does not seem
> "alive" when you touch it. I have no idea what to do about it. Cut it
> back to the ground? Dig it out and look at the roots? Leave it alone?
>
> Any suggestions? It was so pretty (a pink flowered variety)and was
> supposed to be a hardy perennial in our area according to the ID tag stuck
> in it.
>
> Thanks for your ideas.
>
> Georgia
> Bob & Georgia Parker
> gardening in Foxborough MA - Zone 6
> a*@ici.net
>
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