Portulaca Variegated Sunjewels

Prepare for a non-stop spectacle of vibrant, jewel-toned flowers with our Variegated Sunjewels Portulaca! This isn't your average groundcover; it's a living tapestry of succulent foliage splashed with stunning variegation in shades of cream, yellow, and even pink, creating a beautiful backdrop for the masses of single or double blooms in fiery reds, sunny yellows, brilliant oranges, and captivating pinks. Imagine your garden or containers bursting with continuous color from spring until frost, attracting butterflies and admiring glances with its effortless charm. This low-maintenance marvel thrives in the sun, asking for little more than well-drained soil and sunshine to put on a breathtaking show.

Characteristics:

• Striking Variegated Foliage: Succulent leaves adorned with captivating patterns of cream, yellow, and pink.
• Prolific Blooming: Produces an abundance of single or double, jewel-toned flowers in a wide array of vibrant colors.
• Long Blooming Season: Flowers continuously from spring through the first frost.
• Low-Growing & Spreading: Ideal for ground cover, borders, rock gardens, and spilling over container edges.
• Drought-Tolerant: Once established, it requires minimal watering.
• Attracts Pollinators: A favorite of butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Care Tips:

• Light: Thrives in full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) for optimal flowering and vibrant variegation.
• Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil. Sandy or loamy soil is ideal. Amend heavy clay soil with sand or perlite.
• Fertilizing: Generally not heavy feeders. A light application of balanced liquid fertilizer once or twice during the growing season can encourage more blooms.
• Deadheading: While self-cleaning to some extent, removing spent flowers can encourage continued blooming.
• Temperature: Tolerates high temperatures but is sensitive to frost. Typically grown as an annual in most climates.

The first two photos serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.

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