Delosperma Hot Cakes 'Fig Fusion'

Delosperma Hot Cakes® 'Fig Fusion' is a vibrant and compact ice plant variety prized for its eye-catching magenta-purple blooms that add a bold splash of color to sunny, dry landscapes. Part of the Hot Cakes® series, this selection is known for its nonstop flowering from late spring through frost, with bright, daisy-like flowers that contrast beautifully against its lush, succulent green foliage.

'Fig Fusion' is a low-growing, spreading perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, and slopes. Its drought tolerance, ease of care, and long blooming period make it a favorite for gardeners seeking color with minimal maintenance.

Key Features:

• Flowers: Intense magenta-purple blooms from late spring to fall

• Foliage: Evergreen succulent green leaves that form a dense, spreading mat

• Height & Spread: Grows 2–4 inches tall, spreads 12–18 inches wide

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun for maximum flowering and compact habit

• Soil: Requires well-drained soil; does not tolerate wet or clay-heavy soils

• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9

• Water Needs: Drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscaping, container gardens, slopes, and dry borders

• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; deer resistant

• Maintenance: Very low; thrives with little care