Product Description
Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' PPAF CPBRAF- Proven Winners® KALEIDOSCOPE Collection (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant
A brilliantly colored series of succulent Delosperma from Proven Winners® Perennials. KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma stand out on the market with large flower sizes and improved cold hardiness. Members of this series have reliably overwintered in Zone 6, West Michigan climates for multiple years prior to selection. These plants are notable for heat and drought tolerance, as well as requiring little to no maintenance. The evergreen foliage creates year-round interest and is useful as a groundcover. Plant widths are measured after two years and they are likely to continue spreading after that.
Reddish orange flowers are almost completely solid in color, radiating around cream centers.
Delospermas are highly heat and drought tolerant, making them a good choice for waterwise landscapes. They thrive in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers, and in the landscape.
This plant grows best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Planting it on a slope will help provide these conditions. Due to its succulent nature, Ice Plant is very drought tolerant. Grow it in a hot, sunny location.
Height: 2.0-4.0 Inches
Spread: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 5B,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Red shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring - Early Summer
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover
Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' is a vibrant and tough little succulent that adds a burst of color to dry, sunny gardens. Here is what makes it special and how to care for it:
What Makes 'Dancing Embers' Special:
- Fiery Flowers: It boasts stunning, reddish-orange flowers with a soft cream center that seems to glow like embers. The vibrant color really stands out against the green foliage.
- Prolific Bloomer: 'Dancing Embers' blooms profusely from late spring through summer, providing a long-lasting display of color.
- Drought Tolerant: As a succulent, it is incredibly drought-tolerant once established, making it perfect for water-wise gardens.
- Heat and Humidity Resistant: It thrives in hot, sunny conditions and tolerates humidity well.
- Low Maintenance: This plant is very low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established.
- Evergreen Foliage: The fleshy, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, even when the plant is not in bloom.
- Ground Cover: It spreads to form a dense mat, making it an excellent ground cover for dry, sunny areas.
Description:
- Type: Succulent perennial
- Hardiness Zones: 5-10
- Height & Spread: 2-4 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide
- Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
- Flower Color: Reddish-orange with a cream center
- Foliage: Fleshy, evergreen, bright green
Landscaping Design Tips:
- Rock Gardens: Its drought tolerance and love of well-drained soil make it ideal for rock gardens.
- Dry Slopes: It is perfect for stabilizing dry slopes and adding color to otherwise challenging areas.
- Borders: Use it to edge borders or create a colorful ground cover in sunny areas.
- Containers: It thrives in containers, adding a splash of vibrant color to patios and balconies.
- Mass Plantings: Plant several together for a dramatic display of color.
- Companion Planting: Combine it with other drought-tolerant plants that enjoy full sun, such as sedum, lavender, or yarrow.
Planting and Care:
- Planting:
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Space plants about 18-24 inches apart.
- Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball.
- Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the ground.
- Fill the hole with soil and firm gently.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly during the first year to establish roots.
- Once established, it is extremely drought-tolerant and needs very little watering.
- Avoid overwatering, especially in winter, as this can lead to root rot.
- Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- No pruning is required.
Additional Tips:
- Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' is deer resistant.
- It is relatively pest and disease free.
- It prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH.
With its vibrant flowers, tough nature, and low-maintenance needs, Delosperma 'Dancing Embers' is a fantastic choice for adding a splash of color to dry, sunny gardens. It is a great option for gardeners looking for a beautiful and easy-to-care-for plant.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
