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Portulaca grandiflora 'Firegold'
Common Name: Rose Moss
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Plant Family: PortulacaceaePlant Type: annual/biennial, deciduous
Growth habit: semi-prostrate
Growth Rate: medium, mature size: 0.15m. high x 0.38m. wideColour: leaf- green, flower- red & yellow, stem- red & green
Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: dry, moist, sandy, pH preference - Acid, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 0°C, USDA zone 8 to 10
Origin: BrazilDescription:
Half-hardy annual. Semi-trailing habit. Small succulent green leaves on reddish stems. Large, bright pinkish-red and yellow flowers.Cultivation:
Easily grown in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Do not over water. Drought tolerant and thrives in hot dry conditions. Usually takes 12 weeks from sowing to flowering.Propagation:
From seed, sow in spring on the surface of seed compost at about 18°C. Germination takes between 10 and 21 days. Transplant when large enough to handle and plant out after all risk of frost.Design and Other Uses:
Sunny beds, rockeries, containers and hanging baskets.Other Notes:
