Portulaca grandiflora, also known as Rose Moss or Sun Plant, is a spreading, red-stemmed annual with clusters of cylindrical, fleshy, bright green leaves up to 2.5 cm long. During summer, it produces vibrant single or double flowers in shades of rose-pink, red, yellow, white, and more—sometimes striped or flecked with a contrasting color. ‘Sundance Hybrid’ varieties are semi-trailing and bloom with large, semi-double or double flowers up to 5 cm across in a wide range of bright tones.
Max Height: 20–30 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Origin: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay
Family: Portulacaceae
Common Name: Rose Moss, Sun Plant, Purslane
Flower Colour: Mixed
Drought Tolerance: High
Salinity Tolerance: Low
Sun Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: High
Water Requirement: Low
PH Level: Basic
Pest Tolerance: High
Disease Tolerance: High
Growth Rate: Fast
Fragrance: No
Pictures are for reference only. Flowers bloom in the morning and may not be present at the time of delivery.
