Portulaca 'Cupcake'

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea 'Cupcake' Series

Common Name: Cupcake Portulaca

Exposure: Full sun

Blooming Time: Summer to early fall

Bloom Duration: Throughout the summer season

Fragrance: Typically no noticeable fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Low-growing, spreading

Characteristics: The Cupcake Portulaca from the 'Cupcake' Series is characterized by its compact, mounding habit and vibrant, cup-shaped flowers. These plants come in a variety of cheerful colors, including pink, orange, yellow, and white, adding a pop of color to sunny garden beds, containers, or rock gardens.

Spacing: Plant them approximately 6 to 12 inches apart to allow for spreading and coverage.

Height: Typically grows 4 to 6 inches tall

Width: Spreads 8 to 12 inches wide

Maintenance Requirements: Cupcake Portulacas are low-maintenance plants that thrive in hot, sunny conditions with well-drained soil. They are drought-tolerant once established and require minimal watering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer. These plants do not require fertilization but may benefit from a light application of balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

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