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Portulaca grandiflora Sundial Series

rose moss Sundial Series

Sundial Series are spreading annuals to 20cm in height, with fleshy, cylindrical leaves and semi-double flowers to 5cm across, in shades of red, purple, pink, yellow and white

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Red White Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Portulacaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Portulaca are slightly succulent annuals with fleshy leaves and cup-shaped flowers in shades of red, purple, pink, yellow and white

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal for dry, sunny positions such as gravel gardens, rock gardens, sunny slopes, also makes a drought-tolerant container plant

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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