{"product_id":"12-pack-drosanthemum-rosea-ice-plant-2-5-inch-groundcover","title":"12-Pack Rosea Ice Plant | Drosanthemum Floribundum 2.5\" Live Groundcover","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-Pack Pink Carpet Drosanthemum — Living Succulent Groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular, ultra-dense flowering succulent for rock gardens, slopes, borders, containers and living carpets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a groundcover that actually looks like a living green carpet, this is it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Pink Carpet Drosanthemum forms an exceptionally dense, low-growing mat of tiny succulent leaves that naturally flows over rocks, walls and garden edges. When conditions are right, the carpet becomes covered with small vivid pink flowers, creating a striking contrast against the bright green foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those plants that looks even better as it gets established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense, naturally spreading succulent groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny, bead-like succulent foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces beautiful pink flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for rock gardens and succulent landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCascades naturally over rocks and retaining walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for slopes and difficult planting areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent container and trough plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to propagate from healthy stems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive when allowed to spill over stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Malibu Look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a perfect plant for creating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalifornia coastal succulent garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it between rocks and let it gradually weave through the landscape. Instead of forming a rigid mound, the stems naturally crawl, overlap and spill across the ground, creating a soft living texture around stone and larger specimen succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also makes an excellent companion plant for larger aloes, aeoniums, echeverias, crassulas and other architectural succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun to bright partial sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe more sunlight it receives, the more compact and vigorous the growth tends to be. In extremely hot inland locations, some afternoon protection can be beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established in the landscape, this is a highly drought-tolerant plant. Avoid keeping the root zone constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent drainage is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a gritty succulent\/cactus soil or a sandy, rocky landscape soil that does not stay saturated after irrigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor containers, drainage holes are strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-growing and spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stems weave together to form a dense living mat and will naturally travel across soil, gravel and rocks. Given enough room, a single planting can eventually become a substantial groundcover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant produces small, bright pink flowers scattered throughout the dense foliage, with the strongest display occurring when the plant is actively growing and receiving plenty of light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen succulent foliage + pink flowers + natural stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is what makes this plant especially valuable as a landscape groundcover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are carefully selected from healthy nursery-grown stock and packaged specifically for shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause succulents are living plants, some temporary leaf movement, stem displacement or minor cosmetic changes can occur during shipping. Once planted and watered appropriately, they quickly settle back into their natural growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon\/marketing name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink Carpet Drosanthemum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drosanthemum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Succulent groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use the Pink Carpet Drosanthemum name to accurately describe this particular nursery selection and its distinctive flowering groundcover characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the fastest visual coverage, plant multiple specimens with enough room for their stems to spread between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an especially dramatic effect, plant along the upper edge of a rock garden or raised bed and allow the stems to cascade naturally over the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it sun, excellent drainage and room to spread—and let it build the carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malibu Succulent Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55944490516802,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4319\/1618\/files\/rosea_white_1000.jpg?v=1788137984","url":"https:\/\/malibusucculentnursery.com\/products\/12-pack-drosanthemum-rosea-ice-plant-2-5-inch-groundcover","provider":"Malibu Succulent Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}