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Annuals · 12 varieties

Portulaca

Succulent mats of neon blooms for blazing sun and sandy soil; nearly waterproof to neglect.

Portulaca growing at Goldeman's Greenhouse in East Bethel, Minnesota
Grown in our own greenhouses in East Bethel.
Light
Full sun
Height
4–16″
Spread
12–20″
Deer
Deer may browse it
Containers
Good in pots

Trails over the edge — the spiller in a mixed pot or basket.

Portulaca varieties we grow — Mega, Sea

Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.

Grouped by series — varieties bred together tend to match in habit and size. Ask us how they differ.

Mega 8

Mega Pazzaz Dark Pink14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Fuchsia14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Gold14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Mango Twist14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Orange14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Pink Twist14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Purple14–16″ × 16–18″
Mega Pazzaz Tropical Twist14–16″ × 16–18″

Sea 3

Sea Glass Double Guava4–6″ × 12–14″
Sea Glass Pink Lady4–6″ × 12–14″
Sea Glass Watermelon4–6″ × 12–14″

Others 1

ColorBlast Double Magenta6″ × 20″

Plant it with

Portulaca pairs well with these, and we grow them all:

CannaCelosiaCleomeColeusCordylineCosmos

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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.