Ocean Sunset Orange Glow Ice Plant

About this plant

Delosperma x 'Ocean Sunset Orange Glow Portfolio' erupts in a profusion of dazzling, intense orange-pink flowers that shimmer like jewels from spring through fall, creating a brilliant carpet of color. This award-winning Ice Plant selection forms a dense, low-growing mat of succulent, bright green foliage that remains attractive year-round, even in challenging conditions. Perfect for rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers, or spilling over walls, its resilient nature and vivid blooms make it an indispensable choice for adding dynamic visual interest. It thrives in hot, sunny locations, bringing a touch of the desert's beauty with minimal fuss. Beyond its stunning aesthetics, the Ocean Sunset Orange Glow Ice Plant is exceptionally tough, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soils once established. Its vibrant display attracts beneficial insects, adding life and movement to your landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-draining soil, ideally sandy or gravelly. Water regularly during its first growing season to establish, then reduce frequency, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to rot. No significant pruning is required; remove spent flowers if desired for tidiness, though it's not essential for continued bloom. Fertilize sparingly in spring if desired.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.