Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Delosperma hybrida Ocean Sunset 'Orange Glow'
Ocean Sunset Orange Glow Ice Plant
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Height
- 2 in to 4 in
- Width
- 12 in to 18 in
- Flower color
- Daisy like orange and pink flowers with golden centers
- Foliage color
- Succulent bright green leaves with a dense low spreading evergreen habit
- Bloom time
- Late spring through fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers and trim lightly to maintain a tidy appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar and pollen rich flowers
About this plant
Delosperma hybrida Ocean Sunset 'Orange Glow' produces daisy-like flowers in vivid orange and pink tones with a warm golden center, blooming from late spring into fall. Fleshy, succulent leaves are narrow and bright green, forming a dense, spreading mat. The evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout the year, while the flowers open in sunshine and cover the plant with blooms that attract bees and other pollinators during the growing season.
Originating from hybrid breeding based on South African species, the Ocean Sunset series was developed for ornamental performance and extended flowering. This cultivar is well suited to rock gardens, borders, containers, and gravel plantings, where its colorful blooms and low-growing habit provide season-long interest.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Slopes & Banks · Waterwise Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Sedums · Blue fescues · Dianthus · Lavender · Rockroses · Creeping thymes
Design tip
Repeat this vibrant ice plant in broad ribbons that weave through gravel or stone mulch to unify sunny planting areas. The flowing bands of color create movement across the landscape while emphasizing the clean geometry of paths, boulders, and terraces.
