Colorblast Double Yellow Portulaca Plant

Colorblast Double Yellow Portulaca Plants produces large, showy, doubled bright yellow flowers over fleshy, green foliage throughout the summer and into the fall. 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 in late spring after the last frost date
• - Space plants 6-12 inches apart to allow for spreading growth

Soil Preparation:

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

Watering Specifics:

• - Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings
• - Drought-tolerant once established

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a light, balanced fertilizer at the time of planting
• - Fertilize monthly during the growing season for continuous blooms

Pruning and Training:

• - No need for deadheading; plants self-clean
• - Pinch back leggy growth to maintain compact shape if needed

Additional Pest Management:

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

Blooming Indicators:

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

Light Requirements:

• - Thrives in full sun
• - Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy in USDA zones 10-11; treat as an annual in cooler regions
• - Heat-tolerant and thrives in hot temperatures
• - Protect from frost by bringing indoors or covering when temperatures drop below 40°F

Companion Plants for Colorblast Double Yellow Portulaca:

• - Calibrachoa: Provides trailing, complementary blooms
• - Verbena: Low-growing and spreading, adds vibrant colors
• - Sedum: Drought-tolerant succulent that pairs well with Portulaca
• - Lantana: Offers colorful clusters of blooms and thrives in similar conditions