About
Talinum portulacifolium is an upright, succulent perennial producing broad, fleshy, purslane-like leaves and loose panicles of small, bright pink flowers on slender, branching stems in summer. An ornamental choice for a sunny, well-drained border, container, or dry garden.
About the genus
Talinum is a genus of succulent perennials and sub-shrubs from tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa. Plants produce fleshy leaves and small, often brightly coloured, five-petalled flowers on slender stems, and are grown ornamentally in sunny, well-drained or dry conditions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally.
PropagationDivide offsets when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.