Delosperma HOTCAKES® 'Saucy Strawberry'

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Delosperma HOTCAKES® 'Saucy Strawberry' PPAF: On top of being a vigorous, clumping ground cover that requires little maintenance, this cultivar puts on an impressive floral display from summer to fall. Its large blooms are made up of lots of long, narrow petals. The flowers are a glossy scarlet with a fuschia center. They're both eye-catching and attractive to pollinators, and they make a stunning statement in borders, rock, garden, and large containers.

Delosperma are easy, frost hardy plants that thrive outdoors with full sun and great drainage. Plant in raised beds or containers with drainage holes and mix 50% coarse sand, pumice, or perlite into the soil to prevent rot. Regular water will help young plants establish roots and spread quickly, but mature Delosperma can tolerate several months of drought. If you choose to propagate by hand, cut off the top 2.0"+ of stem and transplant it to re-root.

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

Red Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 6 (-10F), Zone 7 (0F), Zone 8 (10F), Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Clumping / Mounding, Low Growing / Creeping

Seasonality

Blooms in Summer, Winter Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Fast Grower, Showy Blooms, Pet Safe

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 6 - 10

6 7 8 9 10

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3 years ago

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

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Yes! All of our Delosperma cooperi cultivars like HOTCAKES® or Wheels of Wonder™ are perennials. See full answer »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes! Delosperma and similar Ice Plants are pet-safe.
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2 years ago

when are delosperma usually available? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

These are usually available from mid spring through the summer. See full answer »

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

They can grow indoors on a very sunny sill, but they often languish. They really thrive outdoors with cold nights and winters. See full answer »

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Hi: Are any of your flowering ground covers deer resistant? David See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

Succulents in general are deer resistant. You can read more about deer as a pest by clicking the link below.
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3 years ago

I need a hardy ground cover that will take snow and cold yet continue to prosper in hot summer, recommendations? See answer

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6 months ago  •  Staff Answer

You're going to want the succulent types in this Frost Hardy Ground Cover category. All these types of Sedum, Delosperma, Rosularia, and more are super easy spreaders that thrive with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Use the "Grow Zone (Hardiness)" filter on the left of that category page to see only types that are hardy in your climate. To check what grow zone you're in, enter your zip code into this USDA Hardiness Tool.

You can also browse all of our Bulk Trays of Frost Hardy Succulents here. Sedum Trays tend to be available in the spring. See full answer »

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

For spreading succulents in a humid climate, I would suggest Portulacaria afra, Crassula muscosa Watch Chain, Sedum 'Spiral Staircase', and Sedum 'Tokyo Sun' (click the names for links).
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.

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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.

Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength

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