Low-growing plants create a carpet of brilliantly colored, 1"–2" rose-like, double flowers that bloom on sunny days throughout the heat of summer. Very drought tolerant, moss roses need only occasional watering. Wonderful for dry banks and areas with reflected heat such as parking strips or along concrete sidewalks. Self-sows readily!
Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Family: Portulacaceae
Native: Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. May reseed to come back following year.
Plant Dimensions: 4"-8" tall, 8" wide. 1" leaves are succulent and cylindrical.
Variety Information: 1"–2" double rose-like flowers in brilliant colors of red, cherry, rose-pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Recommended for cooler summer climates, such as those in New England or the Pacific Northwest.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: 2"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6
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