Kaleidoscope 'Dancing Embers' Hardy Ice Plant

KALEIDOSCOPE™ 'Dancing Embers' is a compact, spreading succulent perennial with reddish-orange flowers around cream centers. Its evergreen foliage forms a low groundcover suited to sunny rock gardens, slopes, containers, and bed edges. ## Flowers and Scale The exact cultivar is part of Walters Gardens’ KALEIDOSCOPE™ series. Proven Winners describes spring and summer flowering, a mature height of 2–4 inches, and a spread of 20–24 inches; its flowers are nearly solid reddish orange around cream centers. The product profile lists USDA zones 5b–10b. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/delosperma/kaleidoscope-dancing-embers-hardy-ice-plant-delosperma-hybrid) · [Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=DELDE) ## Siting Plant in full sun and freely draining soil. Walters Gardens recommends gravelly drainage and notes that this succulent should not sit wet through winter. It tolerates heat and dry conditions and can be used in rock gardens, on slopes, or in containers. ## Maintenance Water during establishment, then allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. Avoid excess moisture, especially in cold weather. The breeder describes the series as requiring little routine care; remove damaged growth as needed and allow room for the mat to spread.