Hot Cakes® 'Saucy Strawberry' Ice Plant
Perennial
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- Succulent foliage shimmers in the landscape.
- Quickly forms a tough, deer-resistant ground cover.
- Thrives in hot, dry, and challenging sites.
- Zones 6-9, sun, 6" tall x 15" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 31,219
Common name: Hardy ice plant
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6" X 15"
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring - fall
Bloom time: Spring, fall
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, rare & unusual, low flammability, ground covers, fall color, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock gardens, container gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, slopes, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have a good tolerance for heat and drought.
Spacing: 1-2 feet.
Fertilizing: None needed.
Winterizing: Winter survival depends on plants being kept dry during cold weather. They should be sited in dry, sheltered locations.
Maintenance & pruning: No pruning needed. Any wayward stems can be pinched or pruned out as needed.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.