Portulaca Mojave Fuchsia Improved
Features
- Attracts Pollinators
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Characteristics
- Hardiness Zones: 10 11
- Height: 4 – 8 In
- Spread: 12 – 16 In
- Habit: Trailing
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Planting To Hard Frost
Description
Mojave Fuchsia has vivid dark pink flowers all season and succulent-like foliage. It is heat, drought, and salt-tolerant, attracts pollinators, and does not require deadheading. Use in pots, window boxes, baskets, and as a ground cover. The flowers of Portulaca will close at night and reopen the next day.
- 4-8 inches tall and trails up to 16 inches at maturity
- Annual except in zones 10-11
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
Care: These are tough plants that will tolerate poor soils and regular moisture and do not need a lot of fertilizer to perform well. Fertilize monthly with Proven Winner Water Soluble Plant Food.
