Portulaca Mixed Single

Portulaca Mixed Single — variety description

Portulaca Mixed Single (Portulaca grandiflora) is an annual flower of the Purslane family (Portulacaceae). Perfect for containers, rock gardens or front borders, this spreading plant delivers a stunning display of exotic-looking double blooms in a wide range of bright colours.

Thrives best in a hot, sunny position and flowers from late June to October.

The flowers will attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

Portulaca is a succulent flower for the hottest and driest places – it blooms in bright colours that open in the sun.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 89%
• Seeds per packet: 2295–3105 pcs (0.3 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February – April; seedlings
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Portulaca Mixed Single

Portulaca Mixed Single seeds are sown in February – April. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Portulaca Mixed Single

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface (germinates in light)
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow in late February or April under cover with heat, in fine seed compost. Seeds should be sown on the surface and gently pressed in. Do not cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate. Germination takes on average 10-21 days at 18-21. Place a piece of glass over the seed tray or enclose the container in a clear plastic bag to maintain humidity. Once all danger of frost has passed, gradually harden off the plants before planting them 20-30 cm apart in well-drained soil in sun. Plants take on average 10-12 weeks from sowing to flowering under ideal conditions.

The seeds are tiny and germinate in light and warmth.

Flowering and uses

Flowers from June to September.

Frequently asked questions

When should Portulaca Mixed Single be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 2295–3105 seeds, pack size 0.3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 89%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.