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Products > Oscularia deltoides   Oscularia deltoides - Pink Iceplant    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Succulent Family: Aizoaceae (Ice Plants) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Spring Synonyms: [Lampranthus deltoides] Height: <1 foot Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Oscularia deltoides (Pink Iceplant) - Gray succulent shrub from the South-Western Cape of South Africa. Grows to 1 foot tall by 2 feet tall with wiry dark pink stems, blue/green leaves fleshy leaves with small red teeth and fragrant yellow centered lavender pink flowers in spring and summer. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate little to regularly; plants well watered are more plump and make a denser planting. Provides a stunning show with in full bloom. Ideal for slopes, borders or in coastal gardens. Oscularia from Latin Osculum (little mouth) so Oscularia = a collection of little mouths.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]