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Portulaca RioGrande 'Scarlet'

Portulaca


Photo Courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Scarlet flower with yellow center
  • Trailing
  • Thrives in heat
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Hanging Basket
Hanging Basket
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Spring
Spring



Interesting Notes about Portulaca:

Well-matched in vigor, controlled habit and good branching

Exceptionally large flowers 


Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Perfect for full sun baskets and containers


Height: 3-4 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Orange
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Summer Bloomer
  • Border or Bed
  • Blooms all Season
  • Hanging Basket
  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Trailing

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained