Moss Rose Single – Seeds (Portulaca grandiflora)

The Moss Rose Single is a low-growing, sun-loving annual with bright, silky flowers in vivid shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and white. With its succulent foliage and drought tolerance, it thrives in poor soils and hot conditions, making it perfect for rock gardens, containers, and ground cover.

What Makes It Special

• Brilliantly colored single blooms with a silky texture

• Excellent tolerance to heat and drought

• Low-maintenance, thrives in poor soil conditions

• Perfect choice for hot, sunny garden spots

Key Features

• Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora

• Variety: Moss Rose Single

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, spreading to 30 cm

• Position: Full sun; sandy or well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Rock gardens

• Hanging baskets and containers

• Edging along borders

• Ground cover in hot, dry areas

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors or April–June outdoors after frost

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds on the soil surface (light aids germination)

   • Press gently, do not cover deeply

   • Germination: 10–14 days

3. After germination:

   • Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

   • Water sparingly—plants prefer dry conditions