2006-07-05 03:18:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Portulaca (Moss Rose)
Double Mix
(Portulaca grandiflora)
Beautiful 1" to 2" rose-like, double, brilliantly colored flowers in red, cerise, rose pink, orange, yellow and white. Portulaca does best in hot locations and climates. They look great in hanging baskets, rock gardens, and areas with reflected heat such as parking strips. The low-growing plants make a wonderful groundcover. Very drought tolerant - water only occasionally. Reseeds readily.
Flower Type: Annual
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
Exposure: Full Sun
When to Sow Outside: After last average frost, when temperatures are warm.
When to Sow Inside: Recommended for cool climates such as those in New England: 4-6 weeks before the last average frost.
Seed Depth: Requires light to germinate. Press seed lightly onto soil surface.
Seed Spacing: 2"
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15
Thinning: When 1/2" tall 12" apart
2006-07-05 06:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by jeffypuff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are great for full sun and wind abuse. We had them growing outside of a warehouse I used to work at that had nothing but parking lot and sun and tons of wind to live with, but they were gorgeous! We just had to deal with the fact that any little "leaves" that were blown off would make them sprout up in the cracks in the sidewalks/parking lot. And they re-seed themselves kind of too. Good luck!
2006-07-05 04:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by just say julie baba baaaah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of portulaca and where are you growing it? Try this site: http://www.floridata.com/ref/P/port_gra.cfm or this one from the USDA: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=POOL
Portulaca is an ornamental or a weed, depending on who you talk to! Hope this helps!
2006-07-12 02:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by plantmd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a nursery site and I think it's spelled portulaca. We used to call them moss roses.
2006-07-05 03:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by Donna V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spelling - portulaca.
See sites below
2006-07-05 05:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by 63vette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best website would be garden-guide,just type in the plant name and it will take you to it..
2006-07-05 04:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by debbie d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.ecke.com/html/fastfax/ff_ffx_port.html
Lots of information. Good luck.
2006-07-05 03:55:39 · answer #7 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
portulaca
2006-07-05 03:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by jeffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not clear.
2006-07-05 04:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by pyj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋