Wheels of Wonder® Fire Wonder Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'WOWDAY2' PP #25,645
SKU
09723
Super-sized, vibrant orange and yellow blooms to enjoy all summer and into fall. Succulent foliage spreads to form a dense mat, making 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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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; forms a dense mat 4 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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