Portulaca Moss Rose Double Flowered Red Seeds

 

A dazzling annual groundcover producing masses of double petalled blooms in vivid scarlet red.

 

Moss Rose thrives in hot, dry conditions where other plants may struggle, making it an excellent choice for rockeries, borders, and containers.

 

The succulent foliage forms a low, spreading mat that bursts into colour throughout summer, with flowers opening in the morning sun and closing at dusk.

 

Easy to grow and resilient, this variety adds bold brightness to gardens while attracting pollinators.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow

 

March to May indoors or direct sow after last frost

Germination

10 to 21 days at 20 to 24°C

Soil and Position

Well-drained, sandy or poor soil in full sun. Ideal for rockeries, borders, containers, and dry gardens

Height/Spread

10 to 20 cm tall × 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering

June to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from March to May. Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and press lightly, as they need light to germinate. Keep at 20 to 24°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out after the last frost. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors in late spring once soil has warmed.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water sparingly once established, as plants are drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. Moss Rose thrives in hot, sunny positions and poor soils, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Double petalled scarlet-red blooms with vivid colour

Drought tolerant and heat-loving

Attracts bees and hoverflies

Ideal for rockeries, borders, and containers

Easy to grow and low maintenance

 

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