Portulaca 'Sea Glass Double Guava'

​Portulaca 'SeaGlass Double Guava', commonly known as moss rose or purslane, is a vibrant, heat-tolerant annual celebrated for its double fuchsia blooms with yellow centers. Its low-growing, trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for adding a splash of color to various garden settings.

Plant Description:

• Height: Typically reaches 4 to 6 inches
• Spread: 16 to 20 inches wide, forming a dense, colorful mat. ​
• Flowers: Features double flowers with magenta centers surrounded by five yellow petals, providing a unique and eye-catching display. 
• Foliage: Succulent, needle-like green leaves that contribute to its drought tolerance.​

Native Range:

Portulaca species are indigenous to tropical regions worldwide, thriving in warm, arid climates.

USDA Hardiness Zones:

Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 10a to 11b, where it can be grown outdoors year-round. In cooler climates, it is typically cultivated as an annual.

Cultivation and Care:

• Light: Thrives in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. 

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. ​

• Watering: After establishment, allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.

• Fertilization: Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season supports vibrant blooms.

• Pruning: Deadheading spent flowers and occasional trimming encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.​

Uses:

• Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it ideal for covering bare spots, slopes, or sandy areas, providing erosion control and visual appeal.​

• Containers and Hanging Baskets: The trailing stems cascade beautifully over the edges, adding vibrant color to patios and balconies.​

• Rock Gardens: Complements other drought-tolerant plants in xeriscaping designs.​

Additional Considerations:

• Drought Tolerance: Once established, it requires minimal watering, making it suitable for xeriscaping.​

• Pollinator Attraction: Bright blooms attract bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.​

• Low Maintenance: Its resilience and minimal care requirements make it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.​

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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