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Moss Rose Seeds - Peach
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 11
HEIGHT
5 inches
WIDTH
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Peach
GROWTH RATE
Aggressive
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
AAS WINNER
1999
About...
Moss Rose (Portulaca Grandiflora Sundial Peach) - Excellent garden performer for hot, dry, full sun conditions. These peach flowers nearly glow on top the green, succulent foliage! Moss Rose works well as a ground cover plant, growing only 5 inches tall and spreading 6 - 8 inches in width.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 80F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press gently into soil but do not cover
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, dry, pH 5.5 - 6.2
SOWING RATE
Approximately 1000 Moss Rose seeds covers 20 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination
Moss Rose (Portulaca Grandiflora Sundial Peach) - Excellent garden performer for hot, dry, full sun conditions. These peach flowers nearly glow on top the green, succulent foliage! Moss Rose works well as a ground cover plant, growing only 5 inches tall and spreading 6 - 8 inches in width. It fills in those areas of the garden that are troublesome as it is a very tolerant plant. This peach moss rose thrives in sunny hot locations where the soil is poor. When it is thriving, it produces lots of flowers with semi-double blooms in intense, peach color. There are very few plants that can spread like Moss Rose ground cover in such hot, dry locations.
Sow Moss Rose ground cover seed in starter trays or individual pots 6 - 8 weeks before end of frost season. Press the Moss Rose seeds into the soil but do not cover. The ground cover seed needs light to germinate. Transplant the orange Moss Rose seedlings into the garden 12 inches apart. Portulaca seeds can also be directly sown in prepared soil outdoors after all danger of frost. Portulaca Moss Rose ground cover plants tolerate heat and drought, but they do look best with occasional watering. Moss Rose plant care includes cutting back the plants during the summer to help them stay neat and to extend their blooms into fall. Perfect for xeriscape landscaping where water conservation is desired.
1999 AAS Bedding Plant Winner. A glowing peach flower color is unique for this moss rose. The large double blooms look delicate as if designed from peach chiffon paper, but the plants are tough. Both heat and drought tolerant, Sundial Peach will tolerate the hottest summer weather. Grow these annuals in full sun in a garden or any type of container where plants will spill over the edge.
Common Questions
How are plants commonly used in a landscape?
Moss rose is great for the front of borders, rock gardens, naturalized areas, ground cover, sprawling over rock walls and is great for containers and hanging baskets.
Do I need to deadhead spent blooms?
To reduce self-seeding, you will want to deadhead spent blooms.
Do I need to fertilizer plants?
Plants are quite resilient and can thrive in poor soil, which means they usually do not require fertilizer. However, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer when planting can encourage robust growth and abundant flowering. You can fertilize twice during the growing season using a phosphorus-rich blend to enhance bloom production.
Do I need to prune my plants back?
Require minimal pruning, particularly if you reside in a climate where they thrive year-round. The ideal time for trimming is early spring, just before new growth starts to appear. Be sure to eliminate any dead or diseased growth. Additionally, thinning out a dense plant can enhance air circulation, helping to lower the chances of fungal diseases.
I have very few blooms, what is wrong?
This is almost always a sign of the moisture level. Plants really dislike wet or soggy soil, well-draining soil is needed for moss rose to bloom optimally. Plants also need plenty of light so if your area gets shade, it can make a huge difference to move plants to a new location.
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