Description

Botanical Interests' Double Blend Moss Rose Seeds produce a stunning display of 1″–2″ double, rose-like flowers in a range of vibrant colors, including red, cherry, rose-pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastels. These low-growing plants, reaching just 4″-8″ tall and 8″ wide, thrive in full sun and are exceptionally drought and heat-tolerant. Moss roses bloom throughout the summer and into fall, making them perfect for hot, dry areas such as parking strips, concrete sidewalks, and dry banks. Known for their ability to self-sow, these beautiful flowers are easy to maintain with occasional watering, attracting pollinators while adding long-lasting color to your garden.

700 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Family: Portulacaceae
Native: Paraguay, Argentina, and Uruguay
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual. May reseed to come back following year.
Plant Dimensions: 4″-8″ tall, 8″ wide. 1″ leaves are succulent and cylindrical.
Variety Information: 1″–2″ double rose-like flowers in brilliant colors of red, cherry, rose-pink, orange, yellow, white, and pastel shades
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

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.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: 2″
Thinning: When ½” tall, thin to 1 every 6″