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Portulaca Double (Moss Rose) Mix

Portulaca Double (Moss Rose) Mix

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Bring a carpet of color to your garden with this Moss Rose (Portulaca) Mix. These low-growing annuals are prized for their succulent-like foliage and vibrant blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers, moss rose thrives in hot, dry conditions where other flowers struggle.

🌱 What You’ll Get

  • 15–20 premium Portulaca (Moss Rose Mix) seeds per pack

  • Carefully packaged for freshness and high germination

🌿 Planting Instructions

  1. When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier.

  2. Soil: Prefers sandy, well-drained soil—tolerates poor soil conditions.

  3. Depth: Surface sow or press seeds lightly into soil; do not cover, as light aids germination.

  4. Spacing: Thin or transplant 6–12 inches apart.

  5. Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily).

  6. Water: Drought-tolerant—water lightly and allow soil to dry between waterings.

🌸 Growing Details

  • Germination Time: 10–14 days

  • Height at Maturity: 4–8 inches tall, spreading up to 12 inches

  • Bloom Season: Summer through frost

  • Zones: Annual in USDA zones 2–11

  • Uses: Groundcover, edging, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets

Tips for Best Results

  • Moss rose thrives in heat and poor soil—great for low-maintenance gardeners.

  • Excellent for xeriscaping and sunny spots that are difficult to keep watered.

  • Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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