Botanical Name: Common Names:
Portulaca hybrida Hot Spots Salmon Purslane, Moss Rose,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Succulents & Cacti Dense, Mat Forming, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Portulaca Hot Spots provide brightly coloured flowers on low maintenance, drought tolerant plants. In the hottest weather, you will find Hot Spots producing masses of flowers in shimmering colours. The semi-succulent leaves store whatever water is available to enable the plants to withstand the rigours of a hot summer. Great choice as a summer groundcover, hanging baskets, container planting and borders. Grows approx 10cm tall x 40cm wide. Hot Spots Salmon has light salmon coloured flowers with peachy tones and a contrasting red and yellow centre.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Portulacaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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