Delosperma Hotcakes® 'Fig Fusion' (Ice Plant)
Ice Plant 'Fig Fusion', Fig Fusion Ice Plant
Perfect for hot, dry sites, Delosperma Hotcakes® 'Fig Fusion' (Ice Plant) is a showy evergreen succulent with a profusion of bright violet flowers with a light pearl center from early summer to early fall. The blossoms are produced in such quantities that they literally cover the lush foliage of fleshy, blue-green leaves. The intensity of the flower color, combined with the long blooming season and evergreen foliage, reinforce the ornamental interest of this plant. A wonderful groundcover and an indispensable element of waterwise landscapes.
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in dry, well-drained soils. Good drainage is essential to survival. Tolerates average to lean soils including sandy and gravelly ones. If conditions are too wet, it will suffer and grow poorly. Water sparsely during the growing season. Good heat and drought tolerance.
- Deer resistant but attractive to butterflies.
- Easy to grow, Delosperma is a good choice for areas of the garden that are sunny and dry. Excellent addition to border fronts, rock gardens, banks and slopes or naturalized areas. Delosperma makes a lovely groundcover and is perfect for containers.
- No serious insect or disease issues. May be occasionally affected by aphids and mealybugs.
- Delosperma cooperi is native to South Africa
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Delosperma - Ice Plants |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Delosperma - Ice Plants |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |