Oscularia deltoides

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Oscularia deltoides highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Oscularia deltoides
Growing Zones

8-11
Mature Height

6 - 12 inches
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low
Soil

Well-drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Succulent
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring

Growing Zones 8-11

Find Your Growing Zone!

A Beautiful Study in Contrasts

If you’re looking for a plant that combines the hard and soft visual elements, the Oscularia deltoides is sure to interest you. Also known as the Pink Ice Pant, it’s known for being gorgeous in and out of bloom!

This unique flowering succulent is admired by many for its geometric, arrow-head shaped leaves and its delicate periwinkle flowers with a pop of yellow in the center. This beauty isn’t shy. It erupts with masses of lavender-pink flowers, and the gray-green of these leaves make the pink petals pop.

This plant does well in full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in the driest of regions. Its leaves sprout from dark pink, wiry stems. This gorgeous succulent has leaves that will turn red around the edges during the sunniest time of year.

And watch this succulent erupt with delightful bunches of blooms in late spring. The Oscularia deltoides’ masses of flowers produce a lovely, light scent. So, not only are they a periwinkle-delight, but their scent will perfume your garden.

Butterflies and other winged insects also enjoy these blooms. They can often be found sitting on the bright yellow center of these charming flowers, enjoying the refreshing nectar.

This plant grows well in dry areas where other plants struggle to survive. It makes for the perfect groundcover for hot, dry regions of your yard. You can even plant it in rocky soil to form a brilliantly colorful mat. It makes for a great border on the edge of flower beds or let it cascade down a steep embankment or pot.

Gardeners love how easy this plant grows. Once it roots and is established, it doesn’t require much effort to keep it flourishing. Of course, if you’re planting this lovely succulent in a pot, you’ll want to make sure it receives plenty of water.

This extraordinary succulent grows well without a lot of fuss. Order this beautiful plant for your landscape today!

Attracts Butterflies
Beautiful Periwinkle Blue Blooms
Unique Triangular Leaves Command Attention

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150+	$24.99