Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed Seeds

Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A sun loving annual producing masses of fully double blooms in a wide range of bright colours.

 

Known botanically as Portulaca grandiflora, this variety is valued for its drought tolerance, trailing habit, and long flowering season.

 

Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed offers abundant blossoms that attract pollinators, making it one of the most admired choices for baskets, containers, rockeries, and sunny borders.

 

Its compact growth and vibrant display make it a favourite for gardeners seeking cheerful and resilient summer colour.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 0.3 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 10 to 20 days at 18–22°C

Soil & Position Light, sandy, well drained soil; prefers full sun

Height/Spread 15–20cm with trailing habit

Flowering June to September with double mixed coloured blooms

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Do not cover as light aids germination. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 20cm apart in prepared beds or containers.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in light, sandy soil with minimal watering once established. Portulaca thrives in hot, sunny sites and requires little maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Suitable for baskets, containers, rockeries, and sunny borders.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for baskets, containers, and rockeries. Portulaca Double Flowered Mixed produces cheerful double blooms creating colourful and eye catching displays. Highly suitable for pollinator friendly gardening and ornamental use. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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