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Plant type

cactus / succulent, bromeliad

size

  • H: 6"-16"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

4in | $9.95

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Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice' plant details

Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice' is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice'

Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, clumping, container plant, houseplant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice' is a resilient succulent with gracefully curving burgundy leaves adorned with white spines. It retains its rich color year-round when exposed to full sun. During the summer, it produces vibrant orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. This plant naturally forms a dense colony over time and is ideal for rock gardens and containers. It is both heat and cold-tolerant, making it a versatile addition to xeriscapes. The leaves have captivating white undersides, and its ground-hugging growth habit integrates well with various garden compositions. It's a low-maintenance plant, rarely requiring pruning, and is a favorite of hummingbirds while generally deterring deer. Gardeners should consider its unique characteristics when caring for it.

This plant has been grown in a 4in container. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped with as little dirt as possible.

An armed and dangerous (well a little) living sculpture…one of my favorites as a single, delectable specimen in that special artsy-fartsy pot! Turn an octopus upside down, add a few spined arms, color him burgundy with a Jack Frost overcoat and set him up on that cute little patio table with a couple of umbrella drinks…TA DA! 6-8” tall and 12” wide, sun to part sun…gritty fast draining soil, water when dry and bring in when temps fall below freezing.
Dyckia ‘Burgundy Ice’ is an evergreen succulent that displays rosettes of dark burgundy leaves with white spines on the margins. Tall stems of bright orange flowers attract hummingbirds. Best in well-drained soil with regular water in summer, little in winter. No fertilization needed. Plant in containers, rock and cactus gardens, or as an accent. Thrives in extreme heat. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!
Surprisingly frost hardy, sharp spined succulent, with rosettes of long, narrow, pointed leaves in shades of burgundy to nearly black, all edged in distinctive white spines. Flowers are orange, adding to the color palette. To 6-12" tall and wide. Full sun for the best color in well-drained soil with little summer water necessary. Frost hardy to 20-25 °F, USDA zone 9. Possibly colder if really, really, really dry. Also does well in containers. Bromeliaceae
Long, succulent, burgundy leaves and white teeth make for a dramatic display. Dyckias are the most cold tolerant of the Bromeliad family. They are drought tolerant but thrive on frequent watering during the active growing season. Keep plants on the dry side during cold weather.
Tender but awesome container plant. Plant this in a pot with an interesting rock or maybe some cobalt blue glass or a piece of driftwood or all three and suddenly you have a very Hobbsian jewelbox container of shocking beauty.

Gardening facts about Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice' plant

How to Grow Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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