These are one of my favorites. This photo was taken several years ago. "Warm Gold" planted last year. Do you grow this plant? Don
I grow them also. I think they're a great groundcover... with a variety of cute flowers. I have some in the front flower bed and some in containers. I was really shocked to see the one's in the ground return for a second year.
I have had a pot of them out in the garden for 3-4 years, coming back every spring. But they suffered so much during last summer that I really don't expect to see them again this year....probably will be time to replace them.
Portulaca is a wonderful plant, and you have some beauties, Don. I put some in "difficult" spots, in containers, and they do well and add color in otherwise blah areas.
I can see clearly why they're a favourite of yours Don as they're so attractive. I like the fact that you have more than one colour.
one of my favs too. they readily reseed themselves and i usually only buy one pack at the garden center so i can see them before the start (very slow starters when reseeded)plus they are quite easy to move pieces around too!
They're very pretty. I love the colour variety. I'll grow them when I get rich and get a second home by the Mediterranean. I'm afraid they can't take our climate, but we can grow them as summer flowers.
The name Portulaca brings back memories. My mother had some in her garden, I had forgotten it until In I saw the name. Nice flower pix, I might look for some this spring. Jerry
I have always loved Moss Roses and plan on planting these in the old outdoor toilet, bowl and tank. You got some beautiful ones there Don!
Ive loved these flowers since I was a kid when I didnt even know their name (a neighbor always had them growing from under their fence, but I never had the nerve to knock and ask what they were)*lol* I had some reseed and came up last year, even got a few blooms from em
I've always loved Moss Roses.All they want is a sunny spot.I've found that there are usually several plants in each cell in the pack.I suppose it is because the seedlings are so tiny they get several to a cell.I separate them into other small pots.Also I get ones that are kind of lanky & nip off the tops & start them. Easy peasy & 1 6 pack goes a long ways. Doris
Don, Your pictures of the Moss Rose really warmed me up on this cold January day! I love this easy, heat loving plant! I always include it in my annual plant purchases, and am pleased every year that it also readily re-seeds. It comes up in the driveway, along my flagstone paths, and in all kinds of fun spots each summer.
Don, have you grown these Double Moss Roses and Peppermint Moss Rose? Think I'll send for some of these seeds and see how they do. Double Moss Rose ( photo / image / picture from okietriker's Garden ) Peppermint Moss Rose ( photo / image / picture from okietriker's Garden )
double moss rose/portulacca ( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden ) I have this little one growing in the garden, every little piece grows and it does everywhere.I also keep some in a basket which I prune severely, it just gets up again and usually better than before. I love the little peppermint one, I dont think I have seen it before, I have a mission now...to find the peppermint one! basket of portulaca ( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden )
I had some until we had a really cold winter.Cajunbell sent me some of hers but the cold killed them.I really like yours Don.