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Portulaca grandiflora Sundial Mix

Portulaca grandiflora Sundial Mix
Moss Rose, Rose Moss, Eleven O'Clock, Mexican Rose, Sun Plant, Rock Rose

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Small annual plant that thrives in sunlight and heat, particularly resistant to drought, as evidenced by its succulent foliage. This stout plant blooms tirelessly in summer. The double corollas, in vibrant shades of yellow, pink, red, and orange, are a sight to behold. Easy to cultivate, it is ideal as ground cover in rock gardens, but also in hanging baskets.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The 'Sundial Mix' Purslane is an original selection of annual plants from the Portulaca grandiflora, also known as Large-flowered Purslane. These small plants are sun and heat lovers, particularly drought-resistant, as evidenced by their succulent foliage. This compact and well-branched variety tirelessly produces large, double, open flowers in vibrant and varied, even rare, shades, such as pure white or speckled, dark red, and various shades of yellow, pink, red, and orange. These flowers, which only open in the sun, are easy to grow and are ideal as ground cover in rockeries, as well as in hanging baskets and containers.

 

The double large-flowered purslane, belonging to the Portulacaceae family, is widespread in the semi-desert areas of Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay. This annual plant is one of the few that is succulent. The 'Sundial Mix' selection brings together the rarest and brightest colours imaginable, with 100% double large flowers. The plants form small, prostrate clumps that do not exceed 15 cm (6in) in height and spread 20 cm (8in). Their green or reddish stems bear small, elongated, lanceolate, fleshy leaves of a vibrant green colour. Flowering occurs from late spring until September. The large 5 cm (2in) diameter flowers are fully open and composed of numerous crumpled petals like silk, in vibrant and infinitely varied colours, solid, variegated, or even speckled, except for shades of blue. To bloom, they require full sun and well-drained soil.

 

Plant the 'Sundial Mix' Purslane in rockeries, borders, or pots. Whether in large masses or small touches, this undemanding and cheerful annual will liven up any sunny corner without requiring much attention. This creeping plant is a good ground cover to be planted in borders and flower beds alongside plants that thrive in dry conditions, such as dwarf artemisias, love-in-a-mist, thyme, California poppies, and sedums.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them in a sheltered place (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.

 

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Portulaca grandiflora Sundial Mix (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Portulaca

Species

grandiflora

Cultivar

Sundial Mix

Family

Portulacaceae (Montiaceae)

Other common names

Moss Rose, Rose Moss, Eleven O'Clock, Mexican Rose, Sun Plant, Rock Rose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8215111

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Planting and care

The purslane, already large, does not tolerate root disturbance well. Plant the young plants in May, in place, with a spacing of 15 cm (6in), in a pot or in open ground, directly in a warm exposure in a light, even sandy, well-watered and weed-free soil. Regular watering and fertilizing during the season are necessary when the plants are grown in pots, containers, hanging baskets, and flower beds. The seeds of the double flowers have a relatively faithful offspring.
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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained, light.

Care

Pruning instructions To extend the flowering period, you can regularly remove the faded flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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