Colorblast Double Magenta Portulaca Plant

Colorblast Double Magenta Portulaca Plants produces breathtaking double, blossoms whose colors fade from bright to dark magenta. They flower 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 in spring
• - Space plants 6-12 inches apart to allow for spreading

Soil Preparation:

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

Watering Specifics:

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

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a light, balanced fertilizer during planting
• - Fertilize monthly in the growing season for continued blooms

Pruning and Training:

• - No need for deadheading as plants self-clean
• - Lightly pinch back leggy growth to maintain shape

Additional Pest Management:

• - Rarely affected by pests, but keep an eye out for aphids or slugs in overly wet conditions

Blooming Indicators:

• - Features vibrant, double magenta blooms
• - Blooms continuously from late spring through fall

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun
• - Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best bloom production

Temperature Tolerance:

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

Companion Plants for Colorblast Double Magenta Portulaca:

• - Calibrachoa: Offers vibrant colors and a trailing habit
• - Verbena: Spreading, low-growing flowers complement Portulaca’s habit
• - Sedum: Pairs well with its drought tolerance and succulent foliage
• - Lantana: Provides clusters of blooms and thrives in similar hot, sunny conditions