Portulaca Grandiflora Seeds – Red

Portulaca Grandiflora Seeds – Red Variety produce brilliant, vivid blooms that add a burst of color to gardens, borders, and containers. Known commonly as Moss Rose in the United States, this hardy annual thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil. The bright red flowers bloom continuously throughout the warm season, making them a popular choice for gardeners seeking vibrant and low-maintenance plants.

These seeds are easy to grow and perform well even in poor or sandy soils, making them ideal for drought-tolerant landscapes. With their succulent-like foliage and striking flowers, Portulaca Grandiflora plants bring a cheerful charm to any outdoor space.

Features:

• Produces bright, eye-catching red blooms

• Compact, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving plant

• Ideal for beds, borders, hanging baskets, and rock gardens

• Blooms throughout summer with minimal care

• Thrives in sunny locations and poor soils

Specifications:

• Common Name: Moss Rose

• Scientific Name: Portulaca Grandiflora

• Color: Red

• Plant Type: Annual

• Growth Habit: Spreading or trailing

• Height: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy soil

• Water Requirement: Low (drought-tolerant once established)

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in cooler regions)

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost (February–April)

  • Outdoors: After the last frost when soil temperature is above 70°F (April–June)

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Maturity: 10–12 weeks after sowing

• Maintenance: Low

Growing Tips:

1. Sow seeds on the soil surface; do not cover as they need light for germination.

2. Keep soil lightly moist until germination occurs.

3. Once established, water only when soil is completely dry.

4. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.