How to grow Portulaca

How to grow portulacas in a garden

Choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun.
Prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
Sow seeds directly where they are to grow and lightly cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and water well.
After sowing cover with a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to limit the light to the seeds.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period. After germination remove newspaper or cardboard.
Once seedlings are approximately 5 cm, mulch with organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive All Purpose Liquid Plant Food.
Once flower buds start to form feed with Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.

Choose a pot at least 200 mm wide and deep. Position in full sun.
Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
Plant directly into the pot by pressing the seeds lightly into the surface of the pot. Lightly cover with Yates Seed Raising Mix.
After sowing cover with a sheet of newspaper or cardboard to limit the light to the seeds.
Water gently and keep moist through germination period. After germination remove newspaper or cardboard.
Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive All Purpose Liquid Plant Food.
Once flower buds start to form feed with Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food.

Masses of large, double blooms in a range of vivid colours.

Portulacas require light to germinate so ensure that the seeds are not sown too deeply.
Avoid overwatering plants once established.
Remove spent blooms to encourage further flowers.