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Produces colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white.
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Mixed Color Portulaca Grandiflora, commonly known as Moss Rose, is a low-growing ornamental flowering plant that produces vibrant blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white. Its fleshy green foliage, spreading growth habit, and colorful flowers make it suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. It thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil.
Produces colorful blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, purple, and white.
Features fleshy, needle-like green leaves that store moisture and tolerate dry conditions.
Develops low-growing, spreading stems suitable for borders, ground cover, and containers.
Performs well in sunny, warm conditions and requires relatively little watering once established.
| Scientific Name | Portulaca grandiflora |
| Common Name | Moss Rose; Rose Moss; Sun Plant |
| Plant Family | Portulacaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, spreading succulent annual |
| Flower Color | Mixed: Red, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Purple, and White |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 2–11 when grown as an annual; perennial in suitable frost-free climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after frost danger has passed |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow; press seeds lightly onto moist soil without covering |
| Germination Time | Approximately 3–7 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 71–79°F (22–26°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Light, sandy, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Low to moderate; avoid overwatering |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 5–9 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
Mixed Color Portulaca Grandiflora adds vibrant flowers and attractive succulent foliage to sunny garden spaces. Its spreading growth, heat tolerance, and low watering requirements make it a beautiful choice for borders, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.
Find helpful answers about mixed color Moss Rose flowers, seed germination, and flowering habits.
Mixed Color Portulaca Grandiflora produces flowers in several shades, including red, pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white. The exact color combination varies depending on the seeds in the mixture. Flowers may be single or double, depending on the seed variety supplied.
Moss Rose flowers naturally open in bright sunlight and generally close at night or during cloudy weather. This is a normal flowering behavior of Portulaca grandiflora. Providing a sunny growing location encourages more consistent flower opening.
Surface sow the tiny seeds on moist, well-drained seed-starting soil and gently press them into the surface without covering them. Maintain temperatures around 71–79°F (22–26°C), provide bright light, and keep the soil lightly moist. Avoid excessive watering while the seeds germinate.