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Image of
the charming blossoms
of butterfly attractor, Portulaca 'Fairytale Cinderella' or
Double
Portulaca or
Double Purslane
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Portulaca 'Fairytale Cinderella'
(Double
Portulaca, Double Purslane) |
Family: Buxaceae
Light: Sun
Height: <6"
Spacing: 6-9"
Blooms: Floriferous, cymes of bright yellow with hot pink center,
from mid-Spring to Fall
Foliage: Small, succulent, evergreen, spoon-shaped, opposite,
alternate
Soil: Well-drained, loamy, rich, drought tolerant when established
Water: Regular, allow to dry well before next watering
Propagation: Seeds (sow directly after last frost), herbaceous
stem cuttings, layering
Uses: Xeriscaping, edging, groundcover, walkways, along edge of
driveways, containers, hanging basket
Comments:
Portulaca 'Fairytale
Cinderella' or Double Purslane or Double
Portulaca
is a beautiful heat and drought resistant succulent plant. The
exotic looking blossoms attracts butterflies, birds and bees.
Double Purslane
is low maintenance and spreads rapidly. The stems of
Double
Portulaca
are tender and breaks off easily; propagate the broken pieces by laying
them on top of soil. Trim to keep plants in shape and to promote
blooms.
Grown en masses for a dramatic effect,
Portulaca 'Fairytale
Cinderella'
makes gorgeous edging plants for the
driveway or as awesome
groundcover under
big trees or as edging plants.
Grow them in
your favorite container or allow plant to
to decorate your patio or
deck. I grow my Portulaca 'Fairytale Cinderella' in a hanging
basket allowing the plant to
cascade down the sides of it.
It was such a delight to watch the butterflies fluttering all over the
lovely blossoms. I fertilize the plants
with a well-balanced fertilizer every 2 months.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
