Brighten your garden with Moss Rose Portulaca, an heirloom variety prized for its vibrant, colorful blooms and long flowering season. Naturally non-GMO and easy to grow, this plant thrives in garden beds, borders, and containers. Its drought-tolerant nature, low-maintenance growth, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it ideal for gardeners seeking resilient, visually striking, and heirloom-quality plants that enhance any home garden.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Flower Color: Multi-colored blooms
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading form
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Height: 4 – 6 inches
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Bloom Season: Late spring to fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, rock gardens, pollinator gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun for optimal flowering.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: 6 – 8 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; once established, drought-tolerant and requires moderate watering.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; ensure adequate sunlight for vibrant colors.
