Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a heat-loving annual that produces colorful blooms in red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and purple from summer through early fall. This bulk pack contains approximately 2.8g / 23,500+ seeds, enough to cover large garden beds, borders, containers, and ground cover areas. It is well suited to hot, dry climates and low-water gardens.
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Colorful, season-long blooms - Flowers continuously from mid-summer through early fall in a wide range of colors.
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Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance - Thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils with minimal watering. Well suited for xeriscaping and hot, sunny climates.
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Full-sun performer - Prefers 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Works well in containers, hanging baskets, garden beds, patios, and balconies.
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Compact, spreading growth habit - Plants reach 4 to 8 inches tall and spread up to 12 inches wide, forming a dense mat useful for filling gaps between pavers, along pathways, and in garden borders.
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Reliable germination - Germinates in 7 to 14 days at soil temperatures of 70 to 85 degrees F (21 to 29 degrees C). Plants begin flowering within 8 to 10 weeks of sowing.
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Pollinator-friendly - Bright blooms attract bees and butterflies, supporting local pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Heat-tolerant and generally pest-resistant - Handles intense summer heat well. Occasional aphids may appear but plants are otherwise resistant to many common garden pests.
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Non-GMO, heirloom variety - Open-pollinated seeds with no genetic modification.
What's Included
- 1 bulk pack, approximately 2.8g / 23,500+ Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) seeds
Growing Tips
- Sow seeds directly on the soil surface without covering them. Moss Rose seeds require light to germinate.
- Direct sow outdoors after the last frost date, or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting.
- Water lightly until established, then reduce watering. Overwatering can cause root rot in sandy or rocky soils.
- Thin or transplant seedlings to about 6 inches apart for good air circulation and spreading coverage.
- Deadheading is not required. Plants self-clean and continue blooming through the season.
