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What are plug plants?

Plug plants are young plants grown in individual cells, designed to be potted on to grow stronger before planting out. They're a cost-effective way to fill borders, baskets, and beds.

Are plug plants “garden ready” when they arrive?

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Delosperma Jewel of Desert ‘Opal’ Plug Plants (5 Pack) | Fuchsia Ice Plant | FREE P&P

Delosperma Jewel of Desert ‘Opal’ produces an extraordinary show of intense fuchsia‑pink flowers sitting proudly above its succulent grey‑green, mat‑forming foliage. This variety is prized for its luminosity in full sun and its ability to bring instant vibrancy to any dry, challenging site.

‘Opal’ forms a lush, evergreen, ground‑hugging carpet, ideal for mass planting, erosion control, rockeries, slopes, gravel gardens, wall edges and alpine beds. Its natural tolerance for lean, poor, and sandy soils makes it one of the most reliable choices for low‑water gardens and summer heat.

Your 5 × 3cm plug plants arrive well‑rooted and ready to plant out immediately or pot on until you’re ready.

All orders are shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked using 100% recycled R‑PET plant‑safe packaging.
Order two or more packs for a FREE upgrade to Royal Mail 24 Tracked.
For bulk or bespoke quantities, email for a tailored RM24 or Parcelforce24 quote.

Plant Plug:	- 3cm plug plant
Position:	- Full/Part sun
Soil:	- Moist and well-draining soil
Height x Spread:	- 15 cm x 15 cm
Flowering:	- May - November
Hardiness:	- Hardy

⭐ Key Features

Intense fuchsia‑pink flowers
Evergreen, succulent, mat‑forming foliage
Superb drought and heat tolerance
Thrives in poor, sandy, gritty soils
Great for mass planting & erosion control
Supplied as 5 × 3cm plug plants

🌱 Plant Details

Latin Name: Delosperma Jewel of Desert ‘Opal’
Common Name: Ice Plant
Type: Hardy perennial
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free‑draining, gritty, sandy or stony
Flowering: Late spring → Summer
Foliage: Evergreen

📦 What You Receive

5 healthy 3cm plug plants
100% recycled R‑PET protective packaging
Planting & aftercare guidance included

🚚 Delivery Information

Royal Mail 48 Tracked
FREE Royal Mail 24 Tracked upgrade on 2+ packs
Bulk shipments available via RM24 or Parcelforce24

Qty:

£16.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Why Us

UK GROWN PLANTS

Provided by a Small Family Nursery Business.

DELIVERED WITH CARE

Plants are well Packaged and travel well. Packaging contains Acid Free Paper and Hay with the Plants wrapped in Food Bags to maintain Moisture Levels.

WE CAN HELP YOU GROW

We are always happy to answer any questions you might have regarding a purchase that you have made or any Plants that you are interested in, so please feel free to Contact Us at anytime.
Happy Gardening
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