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Double Blend Portulaca (Moss Rose) Seeds
Double Blend Portulaca (Moss Rose) Seeds
Portulaca grandiflora
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Product Details
Product Details
Low-growing plants create a carpet of brilliantly colored, 1"–2" rose-like, double flowers that bloom on sunny days throughout the heat of summer. Very drought tolerant, moss roses need only occasional watering. Wonderful for dry banks and areas with reflected heat such as parking strips or along concrete sidewalks. Self-sows readily!
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Variety Info
Family: Portulacaceae
Native: Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. May reseed to come back following year.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 4"-8" tall, 8" wide. 1" leaves are succulent and cylindrical.
Variety Info: 1"–2" double rose-like flowers in brilliant colors of red, cherry, rose-pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Recommended for cooler summer climates, such as those in New England or the Pacific Northwest.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: 2"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
- Dennis B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 10, 2026ABUNDANCE OF DIFFEREN COLORS LOVE IT
ABUNDANCE OF DIFFEREN COLORS LOVE IT
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 10, 2026Hey Dennis,
We're so stoked to hear about your fantastic experience with the Double Blend Portulaca (Moss Rose) Seeds! It's awesome that you're loving all that abundance of different colors - there's nothing better than those vibrant blooms creating such a beautiful display in your garden! Thanks for sharing your moss rose growing success with us and for that enthusiastic review - knowing you love it just makes our day! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Zulema F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 29, 2026Beautiful on the fence
I planted these in ceramic planters after growing indoors. As well as some in hanging baskets to give away. Whenever they get legging I cut them back and they grow back more beautifully.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJun 29, 2026Hey Zulema,
We're so excited to hear about your beautiful Double Blend Portulaca success! It sounds like you've got the perfect setup with those ceramic planters and hanging baskets - what a lovely way to enjoy them and share the beauty with others too. We love that you discovered the cutting back tip - it's so cool how they bounce back even more gorgeous than before! Thanks for sharing your wonderful moss rose growing experience with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Michele L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 10, 20245 Stars
WORTH THE WAIT!! I just spread these seeds in different places around my yard. They germinated well but took more than 60 days to mature to flowering. I have feeders for one resident hummingbird and she’s been so busy trying to chase away all the migratory hummingbirds flocking to these. The colors are vibrant and profuse. I wish BI would offer more colors. I ordered a different brand from Amazon and those didn’t germinate at all. I’m back to order a few more packets.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lindsey H.Rated 5 out of 5 starsSep 10, 20245 Stars
I'm shocked to see so many negative reviews for these wonderful, bright, hardy portulaca seeds. The grasshoppers all but destroyed most of my flowers, as you can see in the pictures, but they apparently don't care for portulaca. It has been such a joyful part of my yard this year. I personally thought it was very easy to start. I sprinkled the seeds on the soil, lightly scratched them in with my fingers, and very lightly sprinkled them with water twice a day until they germinated. They DID take a long time to get going but as soon as it got hot, they took off and have been blooming profusely 2 months.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Myra W.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsJul 3, 2026Heat Tolerant Blooms
The flowers are lovely and they are blooming in the Texas summer heat. I love any plant that can handle the heat.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 4, 2026Hey Myra,
We're so excited to hear about your beautiful Double Blend Portulaca blooms thriving in that intense Texas summer heat! There's nothing better than finding flowers that can handle the toughest conditions and still put on an amazing show. We love that you're having such great success with these heat-loving beauties! Thanks for sharing your blooming success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
