Just look at those blooms!If you are looking for a flower that keeps on blooming and requires little watering, thisnative South America beauty may be for you! The flowers growing in the 5" eavestrough attached to my garden shed are Happy Trails Mix variety. It grows 9-10" high, is self-cleaning and the colours are amazing. It's also available in solid colours: yellow, orange, pink, white, red, or peppermint. Portulaca pundits say it grows better in poor soil that is sandy and drains well. A word of caution, do not over water them and water lightly when needed. That makes sense since it hails from the hot South American climates of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Also, keep in mind that it blooms best in 10+ hours of sun. If you grow them from seed, do not cover the seed because they need light to germinate. I buy plants at the garden centre and save my grow lights for tomatoes. If you have not grown this flower it's time to take a leap of faith. In the words of Brazil-born novelist Paulo Coelho "Be brave. Take Risks. Nothing can substitute experience." Now, get out your dancing shoes, my friend and watch "Window Bob Bee" drinking his Portulaca nectar in "The Bee Project".
You Tube video link: https://youtu.be/f5AF6MEyZIA
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