Portulaca, Moss Rose 'Double' Mixed Colors
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
Description
Portulaca, or moss rose, is the perfect choice for hot, sunny locations, where it will thrive and produce a colorful carpet of small, rose-like flowers. Plants trail to about 18″ and are perfect in rock gardens and borders.
Plant in a sunny, well-drained area with average soil after last spring frost, when soil has warmed to at least 65°F. Seeds are very small; mix with sand for ease of sowing. Scatter seeds thinly on soil surface. They need light to germinate. Keep soil evenly moist, but not wet, until germination. Portulaca is very drought tolerant and does not thrive in wet conditions. Flowers close at night and on cloudy days.
Portulaca grandiflora
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Common Family Name | Portulaca |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 0" - 6" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 12" |
| Spacing in Row | 1" |
| Planting Depth | surface |
| Days to Germination | 10-15 |
| Manufacturer Number | 251 |