The Portulaca Double Mix, 'Portulaca grandiflora', is a great plant for hot, dry summers or warm locations such as parking strips, dry banks, rock gardens, ground cover, and hanging baskets. The Double Mix displays beautiful 1 to 2 inch rose-like, double, brilliantly colored flowers in red, cerise, rose pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades. It blooms from early summer into the fall. The flowers open in the sun and close at night or in the shade.
Portulacas prefer a hot location in full sun. The soil should be well drained. They are drought tolerant, so do not over water. These easy to grow plants should be planted after the last average frost date, when the temperatures are warmer. The Double Mix Portulaca are great for ground cover in a hot spot.