{"product_id":"portulaca-grandiflora-moss-rose","title":"Portulaca Grandiflora (Moss Rose)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMoss rose plants are popular bedding plants sold in nurseries and home improvement stores in the spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf you see any leftover annual plants on clearance in the summer, you might notice that the moss rose plants are usually just as lovely as they were in May, a testament to the plant’s toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe succulent leaves of the portulaca are another clue to the wonderful drought tolerance of this low-growing annual flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMany varieties have semi-double to fully double flowers that resemble miniature roses.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers come in hot colors, like yellow, orange, red, and bright pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePortulacas demand well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf your soil is mostly clay, you should grow your portulacas in containers rather than try to turn the clay into the sandy, rocky soil that these plants love.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Type: Sandy, well-drained; 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