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Portulaca/Moss Rose growing guide
A low-growing succulent annual that thrives in hot, sunny and dry positions. Bright flowers open best with strong light and well-drained soil.
7-14 daysGermination
VariesHarvest
20 cmSpacing
0.2 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
1 cm/weekWater
5.5-7.5pH
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Growing note
Ideal for hot exposed beds, rockeries and containers. Its succulent stems make it much more tolerant of missed watering than most bedding flowers.
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