Overview
Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR is a spreading branched, bushy annual biennial in the genus Portulaca, part of the Portulacaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR 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 grandiflora 'Snow White' PBR is a spreading, bushy annual cultivar within the Portulaca genus, known for its slight succulence and thick leaves. This deciduous plant produces bowl-shaped white blooms, typical of the genus, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil types including chalk, loam, and sand. It is suited to sheltered south- or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H2. 'Snow White' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, patios, containers, and banks or slopes, offering interest 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 grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR 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 grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Damping off
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR?
Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR need?
Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR 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 grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR hardy in the UK?
Portulaca grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR 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 grandiflora 'Snow White'PBR?
Seed.
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