Professional Growing Information Selected all available colors for the way they remind me of desert plants, and they really are carefree and spread out generously but not obnoxiously. The one drawback is the day's flowers are already closed by 2pm each afternoon. That means there are no blooms to enjoy in the evening. I don't recall if the original moss roses I remember from my childhood also closed so early. Nevertheless the electric colors are lovely while they last. I'm happy I found them locally.
Mojave® Fuchsia Purslane Portulaca umbraticola
Exposure
- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
4" - 8"
Spread
12" - 16"
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Details
Features
I can go ALL summer.Large, vibrant flowers all summer; heat, humidity and drought tolertant.
Continuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantSalt TolerantSucculentAttracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:4 - 8 InchesTrails Up To:16 InchesSpacing:8 - 10 InchesSpread:12 - 16 InchesFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:FuchsiaFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To FrostHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Use in pots, window boxes, baskets and as a ground cover.
Maintenance Notes:The flowers of Portulaca will close at night and reopen the next day. They will tolerate dry soils, although they will perform optimally with average moisture. These are tough plants that will tolerate poor soils and do not need a lot of fertilizer to perform well. Deadheading is not needed.
This durable and colorful flowering succulent blooms all summer long in juicy shades of tangerine, pink, red, fuchsia, and yellow without deadheading. Choose which color suits your color palette when you buy. The vivid blooms are a welcome sight especially in high summer when they really come into their own. This plant is a great choice for warm climates and poor, drier soils.
Mojave® Fuchsia Portulaca umbraticola 'DPORMOJAFU' USPP 32,614, Can PBRAF -
2 Reviews
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bionick, Minnesota, United States, 1 year ago
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Great ground cover and Moss Rose is a wonderful color.
James Packard, Florida, United States, 2 years ago
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