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Super Cactus Señorita Pink (Portulaca grandiflora) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower

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Super Cactus Señorita Pink (Portulaca grandiflora) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Flower

Annual

Full sun and requires abundant light for best blooming.

Full description

Super Cactus Señorita Pink is a stunning cactus-flowered variety of Portulaca grandiflora, known for its vivid rose-pink double blooms and succulent, drought-tolerant foliage. The layered, ruffled flowers resemble miniature cactus blossoms and open fully in bright sunlight, creating a brilliant display of long-lasting summer colour. This low-growing, spreading plant forms a dense mat of vibrant blooms, making it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, borders, rock gardens, and dry landscapes. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, it flourishes in hot, sunny conditions and poor soils where many other flowers struggle. Its easy-care nature and continuous blooming habit make it a favourite choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, high-impact colour all season long.

Full Growing information from seed:

  • Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost risk has passed
  • Use a well-draining, sandy or light seed-starting mix
  • Surface sow seeds and do not cover deeply, as light aids germination
  • Gently press seeds into the soil for good seed-to-soil contact
  • Keep soil lightly moist but never waterlogged during germination
  • Ideal germination temperature: 20–24°C
  • Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days
  • Provide bright light immediately after sprouting to prevent legginess
  • Transplant seedlings once they are well established and temperatures are consistently warm
  • Space plants 15–25 cm apart to allow proper spreading
  • Water sparingly once established; prefers dry to moderately dry soil
  • Avoid overwatering, as excess moisture can cause root rot
  • Deadheading is optional but may encourage more continuous blooming
  • Performs best in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Highly drought tolerant once established
  • Suitable for containers, garden beds, and xeriscape plantings

 

Stratification:

No stratification required. Seeds germinate best with warmth, light, and consistent moisture.

It has medicinal properties:

Portulaca grandiflora is primarily grown as an ornamental flowering plant. While it is related to common purslane (Portulaca oleracea), which has traditional culinary and herbal uses, this ornamental variety is not typically used for medicinal purposes and is best enjoyed for its decorative value.

Seed count: 10