Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot'

Moss-Rose Purslane

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Common Name:

Moss-Rose Purslane

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

18°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

20 cm

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Description

Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot' is fantastic for the hard to grow area where you might want a bit of color. Really thrives in poor sandy soils and will act as a ground cover in these sunny dry spots. Use in a rock garden for best effect and to really bring out the color of its flashy salmon / orange, double blooms. Very low maintenance along with heat and drought tolerance makes for a plant that is perfect for harsh conditions.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Blooming

Satiny-looking flowers which are either single or double. Full sun is needed in order to promote flowering.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Growth

Erect or trailing annuals or sometimes perennials, with small, fleshy, flat to cylindrical leaves that do best with full sun and warm temperatures.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Planting

The seeds themselves are extremely small. Before sowing the seed, mix it with washed sand. Then simply press the seeds into the soil surface.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Pest

Aphids can be a problem. To remove aphids from the leaves spray them with gentle squirts of water.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Interesting facts

Some species have edible high-iron leaves, such as P. oleracea, but are not used as ornamentals. Others are cultivated in gardens for their showy flowers and even naturalized, such as P. grandiflora in Florida.

Moss-Rose Purslane (Portulaca grandiflora 'Margarita Apricot') - Soil and irrigation

Poor, well-drained soil or sandy dry conditions. Do not use overhead watering when in bloom as this may cause damage to the flowers.