Mr Fothergills Mesembryanthemum Livingstone Daisy Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Mesembryanthemum Livingstone Daisy Mixed Seeds produce a dazzling carpet of jewel-bright flowers that glisten in the sun. These compact, low-growing plants thrive in hot, sunny conditions and bring vibrant colour to rock gardens, borders and patio containers.

Key Features

• Produces a brilliant mix of glossy, jewel-toned blooms

• Flowers open fully in sunlight for maximum impact

• Low-growing and perfect for ground cover, rockeries and edging

• Tolerates dry, poor soils and thrives in full sun

• Long-lasting summer colour with minimal maintenance

Product Description

Known as the Livingstone Daisy or Ice Plant, this South African native earns its name from its sparkling, sun-loving blooms. Opening only in bright sunlight, the flowers create a vivid, shimmering display in shades of pink, orange, red, yellow and white. Each petal has a glossy finish, giving the plant its characteristic icy sheen.

Growing just 815cm tall, these compact plants spread neatly to form a colourful mat, ideal for rock gardens, dry borders, containers or any area that enjoys intense sunlight. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, Mesembryanthemum is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking showstopping colour with very little upkeep.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Mesembryanthemum bellidiforme (syn. Dorotheanthus)

• Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

• Height: 8cm / 3in

• Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade

• Habit: Dwarf, bushy, ground cover

• Colour: Mixed

• Flowering: JuneSeptember

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow indoors FebruaryApril, 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost.

• Keep at 1520C; seedlings appear in 1428 days.

• Transplant seedlings 5cm apart when large enough to handle.

• Harden off gradually before planting out in MayJune, spacing 15cm apart.

• For outdoor sowing, sow AprilMay directly into warm, well-drained soil.

• Choose a sunny, dry location to encourage strong flowering.

Bring Sparkling Summer Colour to Your Garden

Brighten rockeries, borders and containers with the radiant, sun-loving blooms of Livingstone Daisy Mixed. Order today and enjoy a vibrant, maintenance-friendly display all summer long.