ColorBlast Watermelon Punch Purslane is a petite annual succulent with soft trailing stems and fleshy green foliage. The large neon fuchsia and cream striped flowers bloom from late spring into fall. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and poor soils.
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Origins: |
North Africa, Middle East, and India |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
2 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink+Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Potential insect pests include aphids, gnats, snails and slug. In wet areas, can be affected by root and stem rot.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Rock Gardens, Cottages, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Zinnia, Dusty Miller, Scaevola
IMAGES: Penn State Flower Trials, Portulaca (Purslane) ColorBlast™ 'Watermelon Punch *2'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.