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Mesembryanthemum Sparkles Mixed Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Mesembryanthemum Sparkles Mixed Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.79 USD
$16.79 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare well-drained soil enriched lightly with organic matter.

Sow seeds on the soil surface and press gently without covering deeply, as they need light to germinate.

Keep soil slightly moist until germination.

Place in a warm, sunny location.

Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.

How to Grow

Grow Mesembryanthemum in full sun for best flowering.

Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry between watering sessions.

Avoid overwatering, as these plants prefer dry to moderately moist conditions.

Tips

Flowers open fully only in bright sunlight.

Ideal for rock gardens and ground cover planting.

Avoid heavy or waterlogged soil for healthy growth.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Bright sparkling blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Low-growing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring to Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Not edible

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Mesembryanthemum Sparkles Mixed Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Ornamental

Mesembryanthemum, commonly known as Ice Plant, is prized for its vivid, jewel-like flowers that open fully in bright sunlight. These fast-growing, low-maintenance plants are ideal for ground cover, borders, containers, and rock gardens. Their drought tolerance and spreading habit make them perfect for warm, sunny locations where they create a striking carpet of colour.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

10–15 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Low

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

15–20 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000152470

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sparkles Mixed ideal for sunny landscapes?

The colorful blooms open brightly in sunshine, creating a vibrant carpet across borders, containers, and rock gardens.

Can it be planted between paving stones?

Yes. Its spreading habit softens gaps between stones in sunny garden spaces.

Which plants complement Sparkles Mixed?

Gazanias, portulaca, sedums, and dwarf verbena create colorful drought-friendly displays.

Does it add color to dry borders?

Yes. It performs well in sunny beds with well-drained soil and low-maintenance plantings.

Can it spill over raised planters?

Yes. Trailing growth softens planter edges with colorful seasonal flowers.

Do the flowers open fully in bright sunlight?

Yes. Blooms typically open best in sunny conditions, enhancing their colorful display.