Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella'

Moss Rose

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Common Name:

Moss Rose

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:

40 cm

Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - Description

Super low spreading, drought tolerant plants thrive through summer heat. They look great in hanging baskets, large contianers, landscapes, and rock gardens.

Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - Blooming

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

Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - 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 (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - 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 (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - Pest

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

Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - 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 (Portulaca grandiflora 'Vegetative Fairytales Cinderella') - 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.