Better Versions? Ocean Sunset? Orange Glow Ice Plant

Better Versions® Ocean Sunset™ Orange Glow Ice Plant

Bring stunning color to your landscape with this improved ice plant variety, prized for its prolific blooms and spreading growth habit. The abundant orange flowers open during daylight hours and close at night, creating a dynamic display that evolves throughout the day. Customers buy Ocean Sunset™ Orange Glow Ice Plant online for its exceptional hardiness, drought tolerance, and ability to transform hot, dry garden spaces into vibrant focal points with minimal maintenance.

Landscaping Uses

This low-growing succulent excels as a ground cover in rock gardens, along borders, and cascading over raised beds and container edges. Its spreading mat-forming habit makes it ideal for mass plantings that need to fill space quickly, while its tolerance for harsh, sunny conditions ensures success in xeriscaping projects and areas prone to erosion. Use it to frame walkways, soften hardscaping edges, or add color to challenging spots where traditional plants struggle.

Specifications

Height: 4–6 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gravelly mix
USDA Zones: 9–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces an exceptionally high number of large, vivid orange flowers per plant
• Thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal watering after establishment
• Compact, spreading form works beautifully in containers and garden beds
• Virtually maintenance-free once settled, perfect for busy gardeners and water-conscious landscapes

Planting & Care

Plant in full sun within four weeks of arrival in a pot or bed with excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry, but allow soil to dry out between waterings—this succulent prefers drier conditions. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a neat appearance. During the growing season, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer twice for optimal blooms. Once established, it needs little attention beyond occasional watering during extended dry periods.