Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is a low, spreading hybrid ice plant grown for succulent foliage and orange, pink, and white flowers. It forms a mat about 1–3 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide.

Yes, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is generally easy to grow when planted in full sun and sharply drained soil. Its main requirement is avoiding consistently wet conditions, especially in winter.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' grows best with at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. It may tolerate light shade, but reduced light can produce fewer flowers and weaker growth.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is commonly rated for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9. Cold survival depends heavily on excellent winter drainage, so wet soil can damage it even within its listed zones.

Yes, it can overwinter outdoors in suitable climates, particularly Zones 5–9 with dry, well-drained soil. Protecting it from winter rain and saturated snowmelt is more important than adding heavy mulch.

Plant Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' in a rock garden, raised bed, dry slope, gravel border, wall, or sunny path edge. Choose a location where water drains away quickly rather than collecting around the crown.

Yes, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' tolerates heat and drought once established. In hot, humid regions, place it in the sunniest, best-ventilated site available and use very fast-draining soil.

Yes, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' grows well in containers with drainage holes and a gritty succulent or cactus mix. Containers require more frequent summer watering than in-ground plants but must never remain waterlogged.

Water Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Established plants need supplemental water mainly during prolonged hot, dry periods.

Overwatered Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' may develop soft, discolored, or collapsing stems and leaves. Reduce watering immediately, improve drainage, and remove rotted portions if the damage is localized.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' usually needs little or no fertilizer in ordinary garden soil. Excess fertility can encourage soft, leggy growth and may reduce long-term performance.

Brown or dying growth is often caused by excess moisture, poor drainage, winter wet, or insufficient light. Check the roots and crown for rot, then move or replant the plant in a sunnier, grittier site if necessary.

Yes, the flowers of Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' can attract bees and butterflies when they are open in bright sunlight. Flowers may close or appear less showy during cloudy weather.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is generally considered deer resistant because of its succulent foliage. Deer resistance is not absolute and can vary with local food pressure.

Use gritty, sandy, rocky, or other sharply drained soil for Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'. Heavy clay should be amended substantially or replaced with a raised, fast-draining planting medium.

Space Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' about 12–24 inches apart, depending on how quickly you want the plants to fill in. Wider spacing improves air circulation in humid areas.

Plant Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' in spring after severe freezes have passed or in early fall while the soil is still workable. Avoid planting immediately before periods of prolonged cold and wet weather.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' generally performs poorly in unamended clay because the roots stay too wet. Use a raised bed, slope, or heavily amended gritty planting area to provide reliable drainage.

Use a shallow or medium container with drainage holes and a gritty, fast-draining mix. Set the plant at the same depth it was growing and water only after the mix has dried substantially.

Take short stem cuttings from actively growing, healthy shoots, let the cut ends dry briefly, and place them in a well-drained propagation mix. Keep the medium only slightly moist because excessive water can rot the cuttings.

Yes, Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' generally roots readily from stem cuttings without rooting hormone. Success is highest when cuttings are kept warm, bright, and on the dry side rather than constantly wet.

Yes, established Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' can be divided by separating rooted sections of the mat. Replant divisions in dry, sharply drained soil and water sparingly until they re-establish.

Seed propagation is possible, but named cultivars may not produce seedlings identical to the parent. Stem cuttings or division are preferable when you want to preserve the distinctive 'Fire Spinner' flower colors.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' usually needs little pruning. Remove dead, damaged, or rotted sections and trim an overgrown edge lightly after flowering if you need to maintain its shape.

Cultivar-specific toxicity documentation for Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is limited, so its safety for dogs and cats cannot be confirmed with certainty. Prevent pets from chewing ornamental plants and contact a veterinarian or poison-control service if ingestion occurs.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' is not known to cause routine skin problems from ordinary handling, but cultivar-specific safety research is limited. Wash hands after gardening and avoid ingesting the plant.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' typically flowers from late spring into summer and may continue or rebloom into early fall in favorable conditions. The exact season varies with climate, winter conditions, and available sunlight.

The flowers have orange to apricot outer petals, a pink to magenta band, and a pale or white center. The three-color pattern is most vivid when blooms are fresh and fully open in sunlight.

The most common causes are insufficient sunlight, excessive fertilizer, poor drainage, or inadequate seasonal cooling. Move it to full sun, avoid rich feeding, and keep the soil dry enough to protect the roots.

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' flowers open most reliably in bright sun and may remain closed or partly closed on cloudy days. This behavior is normal for many ice plants and is not necessarily a sign of stress.