Delosperma, Hot Pink
Neon Pink Blooms for Dry Sunny Spaces
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Delosperma, Hot Pink (Delosperma cooperi ‘Hot Pink’)
Hot Pink ice plant is a hardy, low-growing succulent perennial celebrated for its intense neon-pink flowers and exceptional drought tolerance. Forming a dense evergreen mat, it thrives in hot, dry conditions where many other flowering plants struggle. Its long bloom season, pollinator value, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, slopes, and water-wise landscapes.
Key Characteristics
Electric pink blooms with extended flowering
Hot Pink produces masses of bright, daisy-like flowers in vivid magenta-pink tones that open in sunlight and cover the foliage for months. Blooming from late spring through fall, it delivers continuous color during the hottest parts of the season.
Evergreen succulent ground cover for dry sites
The fleshy foliage forms a dense, spreading mat that remains evergreen in many climates. This low-growing habit helps suppress weeds and stabilize soil, making it useful for slopes, gravel gardens, retaining walls, and dry borders.
Exceptional drought tolerance and heat resilience
Adapted to arid environments, Hot Pink thrives in sandy, rocky, and sharply drained soils with minimal irrigation once established. Its succulent leaves efficiently store water, allowing it to maintain strong garden performance in xeriscape systems.
Pollinator-friendly blooms for sunny habitats
The open flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the growing season. In dry landscapes where summer floral resources may be limited, Delosperma provides a reliable nectar source.
- Native range: South Africa
- Plant life cycle: Perennial
- Sun requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Dry, sharply well-drained, sandy or rocky
- Mature height: 2–4 inches (spreading 18–24 inches)
- Bloom time: May – October
- Bloom color: Hot pink
- USDA Hardiness zones: 5–9
For best results, plant in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid overly wet soils, especially in winter. Ideal for rock gardens, xeriscapes, edging pathways, and cascading over walls where its vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage can spread freely.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun
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Soil RequirementsDry
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Bloom ColorPink
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Bloom TimeMay, June, July, August, September, October
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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