Fire Spinner® Delosperma Plant

Fire Spinner® Delosperma is a weed suppressing ground cover with nickel-sized, gauzy-looking flowers colored with radiating brilliant pink, magenta, burgundy and finally fiery orange petal tips sitting atop apple-green succulent foliage. Wow!

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant in spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 12-18 inches apart

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• - Requires well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil; thrives in poor, rocky conditions

Watering Specifics:

• - Water sparingly; drought-tolerant once established
• - Avoid overwatering, as this plant is highly susceptible to root rot

Fertilizer Type:

• - No heavy fertilizing needed; a light application of compost in spring is sufficient
• - Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• - Light trimming in early spring to maintain compact growth

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-free but watch for mealybugs and aphids in rare cases

Blooming Indicators:

• - Vibrant, daisy-like flowers with orange and pink hues
• - Blooms from late spring through summer

Light Requirements:

• - Prefers full sun
• - Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 5-9
• - Thrives in hot, dry conditions
• - Tolerates light frost but must be protected from prolonged freezing temperatures

Companion Plants for Fire Spinner® Delosperma:

• - Sedum: Both are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant succulents
• - Lavender: Offers a lovely fragrance and thrives in similar conditions
• - Creeping Thyme: Works well as a ground cover alongside delosperma
• - Euphorbia: Provides contrast with its unique foliage and drought tolerance