Overview
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) is a spreading branched, bushy annual biennial in the genus Portulaca, part of the Portulacaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden and banks and slopes.
About
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') is a cultivar of the Portulaca genus, which comprises annual plants with slightly succulent, thick leaves and bowl-shaped blooms in various colours. This cultivar features a spreading, bushy habit and deciduous foliage, thriving best in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers well-drained fertile moist soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, gravel gardens, patios, rock gardens, and banks, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and flowers through summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Portulaca
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d)
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Damping off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d)?
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) need?
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) hardy in the UK?
Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Portulaca ColorBlast Double Orange ('Lazprt1505') (ColorBlast Series) (d)?
Seed.
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