Product Review
Portulaca grandiflora is commonly known as Moss Rose. It has a great display of color for such a little ground cover plant! Moss Rose makes a great edging plant for the front of a sunny border or grow it in containers and baskets. This mix produces 1 inch, rose-like blooms of intense colors that continue all summer long. The foliage is thick and succulent. The blooms open during the day and close at night and on cloudy days. Moss Rose thrives even in poor, sandy soil and can spread 14 inches. Start Moss Rose seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the expected end of frost season. Press the seed into the soil but do not cover it. Keep seed moist until germination. With a temperature of 70 - 80F, germination normally occurs within 14 days. Space the plants 12 - 15 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in well-drained soil. Moss Rose can withstand heat and drought, but they perform best with an occasional deep watering. Trimming the plants during the summer will tidy their appearance and encourage blooming into fall.
- VIBRANT & LOW MAINTENANCE: Our Portulaca Grandiflora moss ground cover seeds delivers a stunning, continuous display 6-inch tall and 2-inch wide flowers in a dense carpet mix of intense colors, providing excellent covers. The fully double blooms stay open for long periods. Our resilient plant continues blooming throughout the season with minimal care, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
- DROUGHT TOLERANT & DEER PROOF: Thriving in full sun and climates under USDA Zones 4-11, Our portulaca seeds are an ideal choice for hot garden spots and an approximate of 1000 Moss seeds can cover 20 square feet and a temperature of 70-80°F is recommended. It's also safe from deer and other invasive insects, ensuring your garden stays beautiful without the need for constant maintenance.
- EASY TO GROW & FAST-GROWING: Moss Rose is simple to grow. Just press the flowering seeds lightly into the soil, keep them moist until they germinate (7-14 days), and transplant the seedlings 12 inches apart. These flowering ground cover plants grow quickly, covering yard and outdoor garden spaces or spilling over containers with vibrant color in no time.
- POLLINATOR FRIENDLY & SUPPORTS GARDEN WELL BEING: The colorful blooms from each seed packets attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to a garden that supports wildlife as it helps promote a healthy garden habitat while providing a beautiful, low-maintenance wild growth plants that thrive in a variety of conditions.
- VERSATILE FOR ANY LANDSCAPE: Moss Rose plant seeds excels in a range of settings, from flower beds and walkways to rock gardens, hanging baskets, and containers. Its spreading nature makes it perfect for filling in spaces or cascading over stone walls, while its drought-tolerant succulent-like foliage adds texture and beauty in any garden.
