Sandgem Ember Ice Plant
- Ember-Toned Blooms
- Low Succulent Groundcover
- Rock Garden Color
$16.00
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Sandgem Ember Ice Plant
Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
Sandgem Ember Ice Plant
Sandgem Ember Ice Plant is a low-growing succulent perennial with warm ember-toned flowers, fleshy green foliage, and a spreading groundcover habit. It brings bright color and drought-wise texture to sunny rock gardens, border edges, slopes, walls, and patio containers.
Why choose Sandgem Ember Ice Plant?
Choose Sandgem Ember Ice Plant for bold color on a compact, easy-to-place plant. Its daisy-like flowers create a vivid carpet above succulent foliage, while the low, spreading habit helps soften stone edges, sunny walkways, and container rims. This ice plant is especially useful where hot sun, sharp drainage, and a clean ground-hugging form are desired. It pairs beautifully with sedum, lavender, ornamental grasses, yarrow, and other sun-loving plants.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Delosperma hybrid ‘Sandgem Ember’
- Common Name: Sandgem Ember Ice Plant
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial succulent groundcover
- Growth Habit: Low, spreading, mat-forming
Sandgem Ember Ice Plant Additional Information
Sandgem Ember Ice Plant forms a carpet of fleshy succulent foliage topped by cheerful, daisy-like flowers in warm ember shades. Blooming typically begins in late spring or early summer and can continue through the warm season when plants receive strong sun and well-drained soil. The bright flowers attract attention up close, making this a great choice for the front of borders, rock gardens, retaining wall edges, and containers.
This plant is generally grown as a perennial where winters are suitable and drainage is excellent. In colder or wetter regions, winter survival depends heavily on soil drainage and exposure. Foliage may remain semi-evergreen in mild conditions, while colder climates can cause winter browning before fresh spring growth returns. Trim away tired stems in spring to refresh the mat. Use Sandgem Ember Ice Plant in sunny, lean sites where a colorful, low-maintenance groundcover effect is desired.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant Sandgem Ember Ice Plant in full sun and sharply well-drained soil. Raised beds, rock gardens, slopes, and containers are excellent choices. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil and avoid burying the stems.
2. Watering: Water regularly after planting until roots begin to establish. Once settled in, allow the soil to dry between waterings. Container plants may need more frequent checks during hot, windy weather.
3. Mulching: Use gravel, small stone, or a very light mulch around the plant to reduce weeds while keeping the crown open and dry. Good air movement around the base supports healthy growth.
4. Pruning: Remove winter-worn or spent stems in early spring as new growth begins. Light trimming after a bloom flush can help keep the plant tidy and encourage a fresh appearance.
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FAQs
How big does Sandgem Ember Ice Plant get?
Sandgem Ember Ice Plant stays low, typically forming a spreading mat only a few inches tall. Width can expand gradually, often reaching around 12 to 18 inches depending on the site and season.
Does Sandgem Ember Ice Plant need full sun?
Yes. Full sun helps produce the best flowering, strongest growth, and most intense color. It can handle bright part sun, but flowering is usually most abundant in open sunny locations.
When does Sandgem Ember Ice Plant bloom?
It typically blooms from late spring into summer, with additional flowers possible during warm, sunny periods. Plants in well-drained soil and strong light usually show the best bloom performance.
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Full Sun
Flowering
Thrives
| Mature Height | Small: Up to 2 ft |
| Mature Spread | 0-5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Botanical Name | Delosperma cooperi ‘Sandgem Ember’ |
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow/Orange |
| Hardiness Zones | 10, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Maintenance | Medium |
| Size | #1 Container |
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| Rating | ||||||
| Mature Height | Medium: Up to 4 ft | Small: Up to 2 ft | Small: Up to 2 ft | Small: Up to 2 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft |
| Mature Spread | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft | 0-5 ft | 10-20 ft | 10-20 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Fast | Fast | Fast |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer | Early Summer | Late Spring, Mid spring | Early Summer | Late Spring | Mid Summer |
| Deer Resistant | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | Saxifragaceae | Saxifragaceae | Asphodelaceae | Fabaceae | Lamiaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink | Pink | Pink | Yellow/Orange | Blue/Purple | Green |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Light Needs | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
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