Fiery Red Yellow Gradient Purslane Seeds - Portulaca Oleracea, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Fiery Red Yellow Gradient purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a heat-loving annual with succulent, trailing foliage and blooms that fade from fiery red to glowing yellow. It forms a low, spreading carpet that thrives in hot sun where many flowers wilt — lovely for edging, rock gardens, and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Fiery red-to-yellow gradient blooms on succulent foliage
• Exceptional heat tolerance for hot, dry, sunny spots
• Low-maintenance groundcover for edging, rockeries, and containers

How to grow Fiery Red Yellow Gradient Purslane seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 2-4 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, once the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface and press gently into the soil — the fine seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury them.
• Mist gently so the tiny seeds are not washed away.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; flowers open best in sunshine.
• Temperature: 70-85°F (21-29°C) for the fastest sprouting.

Germination

• Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days in warm soil.
• Mist to keep the surface lightly moist until sprouts appear.

Transplanting

• Move out after all frost danger has passed and nights stay above 50°F (10°C).
• Space or thin to 6-8 inches apart; plants spread to 12 inches or more.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the most flowers; blooms open widest in bright light.
• Water: Sparingly — let the soil dry between waterings; established plants tolerate dry spells.
• Fertilizer: Low to average fertility is best; purslane thrives in poor soil.
• Avoid overwatering, which is the main cause of trouble with this plant.

Bloom Time:

Late spring through fall; flowers open in bright sun and close at night.