{"product_id":"delmara-fuchsia-ice-plant","title":"Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDrought-Tolerant Ground Cover for Sunny Twin Cities Slopes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelmara Fuchsia Ice Plant (\u003cem\u003eDelosperma 'Delmara Fuchsia'\u003c\/em\u003e) is a ice plant hand-selected for the Twin Cities climate. Daisy-like neon-bright flowers from June through frost. Whether you're planting a sunny border in Burnsville, layering a foundation bed in St. Paul, or anchoring a perennial bed in Eden Prairie — Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant performs reliably in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelmara Fuchsia Ice Plant Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelosperma 'Delmara Fuchsia'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIce Plant, Hardy Ice Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast — spreading mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow. Highly drought-tolerant. Avoid wet feet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharply drained sandy or gravelly soil. Heavy clay leads to winter rot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFleshy, succulent foliage; semi-evergreen in mild MN winters.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -25°F with sharp drainage; winter wet kills it faster than cold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongly deer-resistant. Rabbits also avoid.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaisy-like neon-bright flowers from June through frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCritical — plant in raised beds or sandy soil for winter survival\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelmara Fuchsia Ice Plant Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens and slopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dense spreading mat blankets rock garden gaps and stabilizes sunny slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHot, dry foundation beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in reflected heat from south-facing foundations and against gravel mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBorder front-edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid 2–4 inch evergreen carpet at the front of a sunny perennial border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container. Heavy clay benefits from even wider digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water — if it doesn't drain in 30 minutes, mound-plant or break through any clay hardpan to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil + 20–30% compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota clay-loam benefits from organic amendment but don't create a \"container\" of pure compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the mature width above and space accordingly. Closer for mass plantings, wider for individual specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk or crown. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes per plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro) to avoid pushing late-season growth that gets killed by winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Ice Plant survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if drainage is excellent. Heavy wet clay in winter kills Ice Plant faster than cold does. Plant in raised beds or amend heavily with sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ice Plant deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. The fleshy foliage deters deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all\"\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog\u003c\/a\u003e — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pollinator-garden\"\u003ePollinator Garden Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — supports the Lawns to Legumes program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant spreads into an 18–24 in mat; at roughly 18 in spacing for solid cover:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fast solid coverage on a slope, plant on 15–18 in centers; for a rock-garden accent, set singles 18–24 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelmara Fuchsia Ice Plant Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy succulent foliage greens up and begins to spread into a low mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neon fuchsia daisy-like flowers blanket the mat from June on, swarming with bees in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloom continues to frost; foliage often takes on reddish winter tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen succulent mat persists in milder MN winters where drainage is sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/delmara-pink-ice-plant\"\u003eDelmara Pink Ice Plant\u003c\/a\u003e — the matching ice plant in another color for a sweep of contrasting bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autumn-fire-sedum\"\u003eAutumn Fire Sedum\u003c\/a\u003e — another sun-loving succulent that carries the bloom season into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloodstone-sea-thrift\"\u003eBloodstone Sea Thrift\u003c\/a\u003e — tidy grassy tufts and red pompoms for the same lean, sunny edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-eddy-allium\"\u003eBlue Eddy Allium\u003c\/a\u003e — blue-tinted grassy foliage and pink globes that thrive in the same sharp drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Delmara Fuchsia Ice Plant Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelmara Fuchsia Ice Plant thrives in full sun with sharply drained, sandy or gravelly soil — perfect for hot slopes, rock gardens, and gravel beds. Not a fit for heavy wet clay, where winter moisture rots the crown faster than the cold ever would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54219869520177,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Delmara_Fuchsia_Ice_Plant_1.jpg?v=1778991909","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/delmara-fuchsia-ice-plant","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}