Portulaca grandiflora
Botanical Name
Portulaca grandiflora
Hardiness
Tender annual
Height
4 to 8 inches
Width
6 inches
Flowers
Summer till frost: single & double; rose, red, white, yellow, orange, lavender, peach
Light
Full sun
Soil
Needs well-drained
Planting and Care
Space plants 6 inches apart, drought tolerant (succulent)
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Afternoon Delight' - stays open later in the day
'Calypso' - double flowers
'Sundance' - semi double flowers, stays open later in the day
'Sundial' - large flowers, opens early and stays open longer (Peach AAS)
'Margarita Rosita' - semi double flowers, AAS winner 2004
'Calypso' - double flowers
'Sundance' - semi double flowers, stays open later in the day
'Sundial' - large flowers, opens early and stays open longer (Peach AAS)
'Margarita Rosita' - semi double flowers, AAS winner 2004
Did you know?
Portulaca flowers close late in the day or on cloudy days.