Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' - Ice Plant
🌿 Features
Type: Perennial succulent
Common Name: Ice Plant
Scientific Name: Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'
Flower Color: Bright orange to scarlet red with yellow center
Mature Height: 0.15–0.25 m (6–10 inches)
Mature Width: 0.30–0.45 m (12–18 inches)
Habit: Spreading, mat-forming, dense
Flowering Period: May to October
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Low, minimal once established
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, tolerant of poor soils
Hardiness Zone: Zones 5 to 10
Drought Tolerance: Excellent, very resistant
Pollinator Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
No pruning required; this succulent naturally forms a dense, colorful mat. Occasionally remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
Water very sparingly; this plant prefers dry conditions and tolerates drought remarkably well once established. Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot.
Perfect for rock gardens, succulent gardens, sunny borders, and xeriscape designs, this spectacular Delosperma offers generous and prolonged flowering while being extremely easy to care for and low-maintenance.

