Thursday, 26 February 2015

FFF171 - PORTULACA

Portulaca (purslane) is the type genus of the flowering plant family Portulacaceae, comprising about 40-100 species found in the tropics and warm temperate regions. They are also known as Moss Roses. The genus includes common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), whcih is widely considered an edible plant, and in some areas an invasive type of weed.

Seen here is a hybrid, Portulaca 'Sun Jewels', which are hardy, water saving plants that require minimal attention and produce a range of iridescent warm coloured flowers from spring to autumn, peaking in summer. These are still useful additions to salads, as all parts of the plant are edible.

 Plant in full sun to part shade, in containers or hanging baskets so that this vibrant mix can spill over to spread their colours. Water only when soil dries out. Grows 30cm high x 30cm wide. It is of medium frost tolerance and also is salt tolerant.

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15 comments:

  1. Minoru Saito26 February 2015 at 05:28

    Hi! Very beautiful Photo! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Andrea26 February 2015 at 07:25

    That is a big Portulaca flower. If only they are not invasive here, they are really lovely to grow.

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  3. Birgitta26 February 2015 at 07:39

    Very beautiful photo!

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  4. Ela26 February 2015 at 10:01

    Just a beautiful flower !
    Greetings

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  5. Unknown26 February 2015 at 10:47

    Gorgeous sunny colours.

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  6. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening26 February 2015 at 12:12

    Beautiful bloom for a cold February day here in the northeast. Thank you for hosting.

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  7. psychelyn26 February 2015 at 12:26

    Thanks for hosting a site that holds a lot of beauty.

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  8. Kebo26 February 2015 at 21:52

    Great colours... so sunny

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  9. fim.works26 February 2015 at 23:10

    What a stunning color, dear Nick!

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  10. Anonymous27 February 2015 at 00:47

    Hello and good morning,
    that's a wonderful blossom! It's the best wake up on friday morning.
    Have a nice day,
    moni

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  11. Jutta.K.27 February 2015 at 08:03

    These beautiful colors of this flower remind me of a ripe peach :-)
    Thanks for hosting an have a nice weekend
    ♥ly greetings from germany

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  12. Unknown27 February 2015 at 18:57

    Beautiful flower and amazing that parts of it are edible.

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  13. Sara Chapman27 February 2015 at 22:15

    Exquisitely done, and such interesting text, too!

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  14. isabella kramer - veredit28 February 2015 at 10:04

    What a bright and lovely color in this beautiful blossom! Very well done, Nick!!

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  15. Penthesilea771 March 2015 at 04:09

    Beautiful photo of this fascinating plant and its flower.

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