Portulaca Double Flower Seed Mix – Portulaca grandiflora

Portulaca Double Flower Seed Mix – Portulaca grandiflora

Our Portulaca Double Flower Seed Mix grows into a stunning succulent plant that boasts double-layered flowers with a crumpled, silk-like appearance. This drought-tolerant annual features low-growing foliage and a fast-spreading habit, making it perfect for garden borders, rockeries, ground cover, hanging baskets, and containers. The flowers bloom in a variety of vibrant colours, including vivid reds, sunny yellows, delicate pinks, and refreshing whites, adding a unique texture and beauty to your garden. Thriving in poor soil conditions and requiring minimal watering, this resilient succulent is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Each packet contains 1,000 seeds.

Planting Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Spring to early summer (after the last frost)

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil

• Sowing Depth: 2-3mm deep

• Spacing: 10-15cm apart

• Germination Time: 7-14 days

• Flowering Time: 6-8 weeks from sowing

Growing Tips:

• Water thoroughly after sowing but avoid waterlogging, especially in poor-draining soil.

• Once established, Portulaca is extremely drought-tolerant, making it perfect for dry gardens or areas with hot, sunny conditions.

• Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming throughout the growing season.

• Ideal for rockeries, hanging baskets, and as ground cover in coastal gardens or containers.

• Tolerates poor soils and thrives with minimal watering once established.