Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh) (Info)
Species: grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Kariba Mixed
Synonym:Portulaca pilosa subsp. grandiflora
Category:
Annuals
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Red
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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