Ice Plant, Gelato Orange (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) - 200 Seeds

Features:

• Heirloom Flower
• Non-GMO
• American Grown Seeds
• Annual
• USDA Zone: 2-11

Description: Brighten your garden with the vibrant Gelato Orange Ice Plant, a stunning heirloom flower renowned for its vivid orange blooms. Also known as Livingston Daisy or Bokbaai vygie, this variety of Dorotheanthus bellidiformis offers a dazzling display of succulent foliage covered in striking orange flowers, transforming any garden space or container into a burst of color. Thriving in sunny locations, it's perfect for rock gardens, borders, or as a drought-tolerant ground cover.

This easy-to-grow plant adds not only ornamental value but also exceptional resilience, flourishing in tough environmental conditions. It's an ideal choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet visually impactful plants. As an annual, it provides a seasonal spectacle sure to captivate attention.

Growing Instructions:

• For spring planting, a 30-day cold stratification is recommended before sowing.
• Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or direct sow outdoors after the last frost.
• Sow seeds on the surface of well-draining soil, lightly pressing them in without covering.
• Space plants 8-12 inches apart in full sun.
• Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
• Seeds should germinate within 10-14 days.
• Once established, Ice Plants are drought-tolerant and thrive in poor, sandy soils.