Portulaca grandiflora, also known as Moss Rose, Sun plant and Pig face has dark green needle-like foliage and has flowers in shades of white, pink, crimson, yellow and purple.

 

Lots-a-Colour Varieties

Portulaca grandiflora Moss Rose	Stopwatch Series	More controlled in their growth.  Not dependant on day length, will flower early enough for spring sales. Flowers remain open longer into the evening than other portulaca.
	Margarita Series	Early, very free flowering series produces large semi double blooms.  Compact, well branched and mounded plants that perform well in the garden.

 

Height

Up to 20cm.

Climate

Tropical to cool.

Planting & Cultivation Tips

Plant 10cm apart in full sun and any well-drained soil.

Blooms improve if you add compost before planting.

Water occasionally and mulch around roots.

Feed with plant food when buds form.

Peak Flowering Time

Summer

Useful for

A colourful and hardy, drought tolerant groundcover, spreading a carpet of brightly coloured flowers across poor, dry soil.