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Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #45296
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 3 in. tall, spreading 12 to 18 in. wide.
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| Description | This tidy, mounded, easy-care plant will be covered with orange flowers with a yellow eye. Provides continuous vibrant color, blooming late spring and continuing through summer and into fall. A tough, drought-tolerant groundcover or rock garden accent. Thrives in container plantings, spilling gently over the edges. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
Details
| Description | This tidy, mounded, easy-care plant will be covered with orange flowers with a yellow eye. Provides continuous vibrant color, blooming late spring and continuing through summer and into fall. A tough, drought-tolerant groundcover or rock garden accent. Thrives in container plantings, spilling gently over the edges. Evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring into fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant produce flowers?
Late spring into fall
Is Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant evergreen or deciduous?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant is Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant grow?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant in my landscape?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant is suitable for: Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Hillside.
What color are Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant flowers?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant?
Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant?
Good companion plants for Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant include: Switch Grass (Panicum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca).
How do I care for Delmara™ Orange Ice Plant?
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.