COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Delosperma nubigenum |
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Quantity
of plants tested: 1 plant Size of plant tested: small unrooted cutting Soil texture: planted in a loamy sand covered with granite peastone. When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in late April 2001. Winter protection: plastic roof covered plant the entire winter, sides were open Microclimate: they were planted in a warm microclimate, approximately 3-4 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2001-2002 winter on this chart Findings: the plant did fine with no damage |
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August 14, 2001 - The plant is an extremely fast grower. It was cut back already to slow growth. It's a great ground cover. | |
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January 27, 2002 - the color of the leaves turn deep purple in winter. The leaves also shrink in size. |
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May 2002 - here's the same plant in May. Flowers in spring then stops. No flowering in summer or fall. |