Excellent for use in containers, along walks or in rock gardens.
Portulaca x hybrida 'Happy Hour™ Series'
Moss Rose or Purslane
Happy Hour Fuchsia
Tips for Homeowners:
Despite the fact that these are succulents, they are such heavy producers that they require adequate water and fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to perform at their best.
Rate this Plant:
Loads of flowers in vivid colors on nicely mounded plants will bloom without hesitation all summer.
- Full, mounded habit
- Large, double flowers in bright colors
- Blooms continuously throughout the summer
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Zone: 10-11
Color: Orange, Pink, Rose, White, Yellow
Interesting Notes about Moss Rose:
Portulaca annuals are one of the easiest plants to grow because they tolerate the heat of the summer sun and because their vigorous nature offers a quick and constant showy display all summer. All it takes is water and room to grow. The flowers do close at night and on cloudy days.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Heat Tolerant
Foliage Color:
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Humming-birds
- Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained