Plant Number: 1.173.180   

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Ice Plant
Delosperma ‘P001S′ Fire Spinner®

  

The hardy Ice Plants are native to South Africa but are amazingly hardy in North America, provided they are grown in the sun and in very well-drained soil. This extraordinary selection forms a low carpet or mat of succulent, apple-green leaves, bearing loads of starry flowers with petals that are bright apricot around the perimeter with a darker halo effect, vibrant pink at the base and a white eye. A very unique colour combination. These will bloom from late spring through fall. A great choice for hot, dry areas. Excellent in the rock garden or wall and for edging the front of a border. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Where winter drainage is poor, consider growing this as a summer blooming annual. Plant Select® Winner.


Zone 5 to Zone 9

Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun

Soil Type
  Normal
  Sandy

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Dry

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Occasional

Rate of Spread
  Medium
Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
  Orange

Blooming Time
  Early Fall
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
  Late Summer
  Mid Fall
  Mid Spring
  Mid Summer

Foliage Color
  Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Massed

Flower Head Size
  Small

Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches

Spread
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches