Fire Spinner® Ice Plant
Delosperma x 'P001S'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Fire Spinner® Ice Plant highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 5-8
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!
