Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

Delosperma x 'P001S'

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Tri-Color Blooms Blend Fuchsia to Fiery-Orange for Neon-Bright Spring Carpets
Thrives in Zones 5-8
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Excellent Border in Drought Tolerant Gardens
Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Bees and Butterflies

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Fire Spinner® Ice Plant requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, baking sun to produce its signature orange and fuchsia flowers. While it can survive in partial shade, the foliage will become leggy and the blooms will be sparse and less vibrant.
Soil: This succulent thrives in gritty, lean soil that drains as fast as a sieve. If you have heavy clay, mix in a generous amount of pea gravel or coarse sand to raise the planting area and prevent the roots from rotting in standing water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water about once a week to help the roots establish deep into the soil. Once mature, this plant is exceptionally drought tolerant and prefers to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering or inconsistent drainage will lead to mushy stems and root rot, so it is better to err on the side of neglect.

Pruning Tips

This plant essentially takes care of itself, but you can give it a light "haircut" in early spring to remove any winter-damaged foliage. Since it blooms on the current year's growth, a quick cleanup helps direct energy toward fresh, vibrant stems. Removing spent flowers is not necessary for health, but it can keep the succulent mat looking tidy throughout the summer.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a light layer of compost just once in the spring as new growth appears. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall. Too much nitrogen at that time encourages soft, watery growth that is easily killed by the first hard frost of winter.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Drought resistant, Evergreen, Fast-growing, Flowering, Groundcover, Attracts pollinators, Deer-resistant, Non-invasive
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	1 ft
Width	1-2 ft
Watering Needs	Low
Growth Rate	Fast
Blooms In	Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color	Purple, Red, Pink, Orange
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Botanical Name	Delosperma x 'P001S'
Species	x
Cultivar	P001S
Class	Caryophyllales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Fiery carpets of Waterwise brilliance, the Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma x 'P001S') creates a fast-growing mat of fleshy, evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage reminiscent of succulents! While noteworthy for the foliage alone, when spring arrives - you won't believe your eyes!

Like the flat, toy spinners, the bright tri-color Daisy-like blooms look like they could start twirling at any second! The 1 ½-inch blossoms have pollen-laden white centers with varying shades of fuchsia blending out to fiery-orange tips. The effect is almost neon in the sun, especially when they cover the foliage like a thick floral carpet in your yard.

Fire Spinner® will bloom every spring and last into summer. The foliage is evergreen, enhancing your winter landscape's darker colors. Butterflies love them but the deer and rabbits tend to leave them alone!

Fire Spinner® is a groundcover that lays down a carpet of stunning color each spring. Evergreen in mild-winter climates of USDA planting zones 5 - 8, these flowering groundcover only grow 2-3 inches tall but spread up to 18 inches wide. Great for Xeriscaping and Fire-wise landscaping!

Planting and Application:

Xeric gardening is a hot trend right now, but for many in the Southwestern US - it's a must! Ice Plants are perfect for those difficult, dry spots in your yard, or any space where you could use its dense nature to control those pesky weeds. Just imagine this fiery carpet of stunning color as a border along your driveway to welcome you home each day with its stunning color!

It would also look amazing trailing over the sides of your patio containers. Even the most sun-baked poolside seating area, patio, balcony, or front porch gains vivid year-round beauty when Fire Spinner® is included in a mixed planter as a filler and spiller!

It's hardy, easy to manage, and will fit into those difficult-to-manage areas. They thrive in dry and hot conditions. Plant in low-maintenance Xeric Gardens to save water, replacing a bit of the lawn with other xeric plants like Agave, Yucca, and other Delosperma, Hens-and-Chicks, or as a bright skirt around Xeric Shrubs!

Any sunny spot where you need its low-growing stature of this fast-spreading, dazzling groundcover like hard-to-mow hillsides or in borders for hot, dry, sunny steep slopes, or the tops of retaining walls, Rock Gardens, Alpine rockeries, or front of the border as edging!

Live along the coast or have sand dunes that need some fire? Plant these salt-tolerant little gems in your Zen Garden of raked sand, fine gravel, or stone (referred to as Karesansui Gardens) for a meditative experience!

The flowers are laden with pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies, so Pollinators Gardens are fantastic locations for Fire Spinner®! Enjoy the nearly continuous display of glowing flowers while transforming the front of the garden border with cheerful blooms!

Bright, Fuchsia-Orange-Yellow Prolific Daisy-Like Flowers
Vital Nectar & Pollen For Bees, Butterflies & Other Beneficial Insects
Fleshy Succulent-Like Green Foliage
Forms Very Low-Growing Groundcover Mats
Fantastic In Harsh, Sunny Conditions & Sand Dunes Along Beaches
Great En Masse, Containers, Hell Strips, Edging, Erosion Control & Borders

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Ice Plants need a very fast-draining location with plenty of sun to flower their best. Preferring sandy, rocky, and gravel soil conditions. Water as needed during the first year in the ground to establish a deep, healthy root system using the Finger Test, allowing them to dry out some between waterings. Afterward, Delosperma are very low-water usage plants. But for the best flowering display, provide some summer watering during prolonged drought and excessive heat. Back off watering in early autumn so they can go into fall a bit drier, that way they can harden off before winter.

All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to hold moisture underground and insulate the roots. Mulch also helps keep soil from splashing on and covering the low-growing foliage, for a neater, cleaner look. It is recommended you cover these succulent perennials with row covers or frost blankets if you live in an area that has heavy snowfall in the winter.

In spring, prune out any branching that has died back and fertilize in the spring and early summer to keep the flowers popping and help keep the leaves plump!

Full Sun Evergreen/Semi-Evergreen/Perennial Succulent
Any Fast-Draining Soil - Sandy/Gravely Soil Is Best
Salt/Coastal-Tolerant & Drought Resistant
Prune In Early Spring & Fertilize Spring/Summer
Deer & Rabbit Resistant - Pest & Disease Free

A carpet of stunning color every spring! Quite simply a spectacular plant with a variety of outstanding features, the Fire Spinner® Ice Plant is a must-have for your xeric landscape! Order now at NatureHills.com!

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Likes contact with soil

Plants arrived in good order and well packed. Live in an area where Pine Straw is used as a ground cover in beds and new pine straw is added from the many pine trees. After planting the Spinner Ice Plants were not growing as well as expected. Took away all the pine straw where plants were planted and they began to grow as expected. They seem to need the contact with the soil as they grow. The plants have not flowered but seem to love the sun and sandy soil should help keep the roots from being overly moist. Will love to see how they look in bloom.

Dear Duane B.,

Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience with the Spinner Ice Plants! We’re delighted to hear that your plants arrived in good condition and are adapting well to your care. Your observation about the pine straw influencing their growth is very insightful—indeed, some ground covers can create a barrier that may retain more moisture or restrict direct soil contact, which certain plants like the Spinner Ice Plant tend to dislike.

You've done a great job adjusting their environment by removing the pine straw, allowing those plants to get that close connection with the sandy soil they appreciate. Since they’re basking in the sun and seem comfortable with the drainage, the lack of flowering might simply be a matter of time. Sometimes these plants need a full growing season to bloom abundantly. Meanwhile, continuing to provide good air circulation and avoiding overwatering should encourage healthy flowering.

If you’re interested, we also have resources on our blog about bloom encouragement tactics for similar succulents and persistent soil conditions that optimize vibrant petal production—you might find those tips handy as your plants continue to settle in.

We look forward to seeing your garden in full color and wish you many sun-filled growing days ahead!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Likes contact with soil

Hello Duan,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Spinner Ice Plants! We’re delighted to hear that they arrived safely and in good condition. You’ve provided such great insight into their growing habits—it's wonderful to know that removing the pine straw and giving the plants direct contact with the soil has helped them thrive. This touch of nature’s wisdom is exactly the kind of feedback that other gardeners find invaluable.

You’re right to note how these sun-loving, sandy-soil–appreciative plants prefer well-drained conditions that keep their roots from becoming too moist—that can really influence flowering and overall vigor. We’re excited for you to see them blooming in the near future! If you ever have questions about fertilizing or seasonal care to encourage flowering, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help your garden flourish every step of the way.

Thank you again for sharing your journey with the Spinner Ice Plants and for choosing Nature Hills.

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Easiest to plant: xerophile, needing no fertilizer, easy to divide!

Wonderful plant! Water only when planting, once a week. After 2nd or 3rd week, it shows you that it is a xerophile plant (needing no water to thrive). Fertilize at your peril as fertilizing it encourages only leaves to grow, NO flowers..When it gets too big, dig it up, and with shovel, divide it into plugs, and plant those plugs 2-3 ft apart, and you would never have to buy another Walkers Low Nepeta again!

Dear ClaireDeLune,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful and detailed experience with the Walkers Low Nepeta! We’re delighted to hear that it has been so easy to plant and care for, and appreciate your helpful tip about watering only during planting and watching how it flourishes as a true xerophile. Your advice on avoiding fertilizer to encourage flowers rather than just leaves is particularly insightful, and we’re sure fellow gardeners will find your dividing technique invaluable for keeping their gardens thriving year after year.

If you ever have any questions about care or are interested in planting companions for your Nepeta, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We love helping gardeners create beautiful spaces!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy ice plant?

Ice plants are widely available at garden centers, nurseries, and online retailers throughout USDA zones 5-8. Look for Fire Spinner® variety if you want the most vibrant tri-color blooms and reliable evergreen foliage. Plant in spring for best establishment before summer heat.

What is a fire spinner?

Fire Spinner® Ice Plant is a drought-tolerant perennial groundcover that produces tri-color daisy-like blooms in spring. Growing just 2-3 inches tall but spreading 18 inches wide in zones 5-8, it creates a dense flowering carpet perfect for xeriscaping. Plant it in full sun and dry conditions for best results, available at naturehills.com.

How often should I water Fire Spinner® Ice Plant after planting?

Water Fire Spinner® Ice Plant deeply but infrequently once established, as it thrives in dry conditions. After initial planting, water weekly for the first month, then reduce to only during extended drought periods. This xeric perennial is designed for water-wise gardening in zones 5-8. Find this drought-tolerant groundcover at naturehills.com.

Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

Delosperma x 'P001S'