You can’t beat Portulaca if you are looking for a colorful, low growing plant or temporary ground cover. Bright, glossy, semi-double flowers in red, pink, yellow and coral, form a carpet of color over attractive spreading plants with fat needle leaves. Culture: Warmer regions; seeds can be sown in early fall for early spring blooms. Cooler regions; sow in early spring and will bloom in mid-summer. Easy to grow hardy annual or tender perennial that thrives in hot, dry slopes, rock gardens and in baskets. Prefers humusy soil. Often self sows.
Portulaca Semi-Double Mixed Colors
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If you want vibrant, low-growing color that thrives in heat and dry conditions, Semi Double Portulaca creates a brilliant carpet of blooms with minimal care. Plant in sun, give it well-drained soil, and enjoy easy, spreading color all season long.
Planting guide:
Type: Annual
Height: 3″-6″ (7.5-15 cm)
Planting Depth: 1/8″ (3 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1″ (2.5 cm)
Thinning Height: 1″ (2.5 cm)
Spacing After Thinning: 6″-8″ (15-20 cm)
Days to Germination: 10-15
Variety: 852
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