Red Mountain® Ice Plant
Delosperma dyeri 'Psdold'
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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
Red Mountain® 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 RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-8
Sunny, hot, and dry gardens? These Xeric conditions actually encourage these hardy perennials to bloom more and more! The Red Mountain® Ice Plant (Delosperma dyeri 'Psdold') is an exciting new flowering groundcover that is covered in stunning blooms from early summer until frost!
Fragrant and rosy-orangy-red petals with creamy white centers, these daisy-like flowers bloom in profusion without reaching more than 2-4 inches high! The succulent leaves will remind you of your favorite succulent houseplant, forming low-growing dense mats that ramble over the rockiest, sandiest soils, parched ground, and nooks and crannies!
Pollinator-friendly but highly rabbit and deer-resistant, and so easy to grow, these plants can be evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild winter climates of USDA planting zones 5 to 8. Perfect ground covering plants that are great for Xeriscaping and Fire-wise landscaping installations!
Planting and Application:
The Daisy-like flowers highlight this prostrate groundcover and make it perfect for the Rock Gardens, Alpine rockeries, or front of the border as edging! Plant in low-maintenance Xeric Gardens to save money, replacing a bit of the lawn with a sandy Zen garden or patch of Agave, Yucca, and Delosperma! Any sunny spot where you can enjoy the low-growing stature of this perfect, fast-spreading, dazzling groundcover on slopes or in borders for hot, dry, and sunny locations!
The flowers are laden with pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies, so Pollinators Gardens are fantastic locations for Red Moutain®! Enjoy the nearly continuous display of glowing orange-red flowers while transforming a steep slope or the tops of retaining walls in cheerful blooms!
While Xeric gardening is a hot trend right now, for many in the Southwestern US - it's a must!
Use as you would Hens and Chicks, with other water-wise perennial plants. As a groundcover, Delosperma is very useful in preventing erosion, happily naturalizing over a hard-to-mow sunny slope en masse. That coastal garden with sand dunes and salt spray or hell strip along the road, a sidewalk, or your driveway is perfect for these tough gems! Groundcovers help unify the landscape and cover empty ground that would otherwise be parched in the sun.
If you need a good container plant for hot, dry locations, this easy-to-grow Red Mountain® Delosperma is it! Fantastic filler and spillers in planters and mixed pots in the hottest, sunniest locations around your yard - even if you don't have a yard at all! Porches, patios and balconies shine with these brilliant long-blooming beauties!
- Bright, Fuchsia-Orange-Yellow Prolific Daisy-Like Flowers
- Vital Nectar & Pollen For Bees, Butterflies & Other Beneficial Insects
- Fleshy Succulent Jewel 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 well-draining location with plenty of sun to flower their best. Water as needed during the first year in the ground to establish a deep, healthy root system. But afterward, Delosperma are very low-water usage plants. But for the best flowering display, provide some summer watering during prolonged drought and excessive heat. But back off watering these plants 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 & Low Moisture Plants
- Prune In Early Spring & Fertilize Spring/Summer
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant - Few Pests & Diseases
Fantastic xeric flowering groundcover for the West and Southwestern US, the fiery Red Mountain® Ice Plant will survive harsh sunny garden conditions and look beautiful doing it! Order yours now at NatureHills.com!
