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Colorblast Double Orange Portulaca Plant

11.95
  • - Purslanes, Moss-rose Purslane
  • - Height: 6-8 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 9-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: Spring-Fall
  • - Each Quart Pot contains 1 Colorblast Double Orange Portulaca Plant
Plant Features

Our Colorblast Double Orange Portulaca Plants features large, double, orange blossoms over fleshy, green foliage. Portulaca are tough succulent plants that produce vividly colored flowers, even in heat and drought conditions. They look great containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens, as a border edging and as ground cover.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant after the last frost date in spring
  • - Space plants 6-12 inches apart to accommodate spreading

Soil Preparation:

  • - Prefers sandy or loamy, well-draining soil
  • - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.0
  • - Tolerates poor soil, but avoid water-retentive, heavy soils

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
  • - Drought-tolerant once established

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, light fertilizer at planting time
  • - Fertilize monthly during the growing season to encourage continuous blooming

Pruning and Training:

  • - No deadheading needed; plants self-clean
  • - Pinch back any leggy growth to maintain a compact shape

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Rarely affected by pests, but watch for aphids or slugs in damp conditions

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Vibrant, double orange blooms throughout the growing season
  • - Blooms continuously from late spring to fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives in full sun
  • - Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooms

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Hardy in USDA zones 10-11; treat as an annual in colder climates
  • - Heat-tolerant and thrives in high temperatures
  • - Protect from frost; bring indoors or cover when temperatures fall below 40°F

Companion Plants for Colorblast Double Orange Portulaca:

  • - Calibrachoa: Provides complementary trailing blooms
  • - Verbena: Spreads low with bright flowers, ideal for similar conditions
  • - Sedum: Pairs well with its drought tolerance and succulent foliage
  • - Lantana: Adds clusters of colorful blooms, thriving in hot, sunny conditions
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist to Dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 12-24 inches
Habit Sprawling
Flower Color Orange
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees
Features Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Cottage Garden, English Garden, Rock Garden, Roof Garden, Therapeutic Garden, Tropical Garden, Xeriscape Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Ground Cover, Texture
Critter Resistance Rabbit
Pet Friendly Yes
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Double Orange

The portulaca is growing nicely and already blooming.

From Christina | March 28, 2021


Lovely Plants

All plants arrived in perfect condition. Within two days of arrival you would not know they had spent time in a shipping box. I hope to see them blooming soon.

From Charles | October 14, 2020


Nice plant

Plant is large and healthy-looking. I hope it can survive today's snowfall.

From Louise | March 18, 2020


Hearty plants

These are such beautiful plants. The color is so pretty! The way they are packed & shipped is great!

From Lynne | July 18, 2019


Colorblast Double Orange Portulaca

I received my 1st order from GrowJoy approx. 2 weeks ago. My plant was packaged well to prevent any damage in transit. I was impressed with size & how healthy the plant was, well developed roots. By far the best looking plant I received from online ordering.

From sheryl | May 21, 2018


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