Portulaca oleracea
Purslane blooms in a variety of brilliant neon colors, bravely withstanding the blazing summer sun and requiring minimal watering.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Belonging to the Portulacaceae family, Portulaca oleracea is a succulent annual renowned for its dazzling, sun‑opened blooms and exceptional drought tolerance. Requiring full sun, sandy or well‑drained soils, portulaca flourishes where heat and low moisture stop most other bedding plants. The fleshy foliage stores water, allowing nonstop color in rock gardens, mass plantings, baskets, and low‑maintenance patio pots.
Stick cuttings promptly, maintain high light, and keep 70°F (21°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed 50 ppm N early, then 100 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; avoid overwatering.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Portulaca oleracea Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Portulaca oleracea series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Portulaca oleracea, part of the Portulacaceae family, is known for its succulent foliage and brilliant, neon-colored, cup-shaped flowers. This heat-loving annual thrives in full sun, poor, dry, sandy or rocky soil. With unmatched heat and extreme drought tolerance, Portulaca oleracea blooms continuously throughout the hot summer, making it a favorite for hot landscape beds, rock gardens, and dry containers that need vibrant, low-maintenance carpets of color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Remove from mist early to prevent stretching. Maintain warm temperatures at 72-75°F (22-24°C) during early stages, dropping to 65-68°F (18-20°C) to finish. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.9-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Preventative broad-spectrum fungicide recommended at week 2. Pinch soft tips to promote branching; apply moderate PGRs as needed. |
| Growth Habit | Trailing / Spreading |
| PGR Requirements | None |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Baskets, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Summer to Autumn |
Commercial Portulaca oleracea Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Portulaca oleracea lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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MEGA PAZZAZ™ series
Explore Series: MEGA PAZZAZ™ series →- Big flowers (MEGA blooms) on a moderate controlled semi trailing habit
- Bright colors grab attention at retail and in the garden
- Strong option for heat/drought tolerant programs
- Excellent option for pollinator programs
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PAZZAZ NANO™ Series
Explore Series: PAZZAZ NANO™ Series →- Naturally controlled habit
- Early flowering
- Big Flowers that stay open longer
- Strong option for heat/drought tolerant programs
- Performs well in combinations
- Excellent option for pollinator programs
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PAZZAZ™ Series
Explore Series: PAZZAZ™ Series →Also known as Verdolaga, Purslane or Red Root, Portulaca is an annual succulent. Easy to grow, great looking in hanging baskets and containers, or as a gorgeous seasonal ground cover. Available in several shades. Explore more!
