Pazzaz Nano Scarlet Twist Purslane Portulaca
Portulaca oleracea 'Scarlet Twist'Product Details
Pazzaz Nano Scarlet Twist Purslane Portulaca
Portulaca oleracea 'Scarlet Twist'Pazzaz Nano Scarlet Twist Purslane Portulaca is a flowering annual valued for its bright scarlet blooms with soft tonal variation that create a rich, eye-catching layer of color. The flowers open over succulent green foliage, forming a dense, low mat that spreads easily across planting areas. Its trailing habit allows it to flow over edges or fill open spaces with a smooth, colorful finish. Reaching about 4 to 8 inches tall and spreading 12 to 18 inches wide at maturity, it forms a compact, ground-hugging presence that works well in borders, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover plantings.
- Flowering annual
- Scarlet-red blooms with tonal variation
- Low, trailing growth habit
- Fast growth rate
- Excellent for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and groundcover plantings
Pazzaz Nano Scarlet Twist Purslane thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, it provides bold seasonal color and low, spreading coverage in Texas landscapes.
These two are basically the "cousins" of the succulent world—they look almost identical from a distance and both thrive on neglect, but the easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at their leaves. Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) has narrow, needle-like leaves that look a bit like a soft spruce branch or a succulent "hairy" stem. Its flowers are usually more ruffled and "doubled," often looking like tiny, vibrant roses.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), on the other hand, has flat, paddle-shaped leaves that look more like a typical succulent. While Moss Rose stays a bit more tucked in, Purslane is a champion spreader, crawling along the ground with thick, fleshy stems that can handle even tougher conditions. Its flowers are usually flatter and simpler, but it makes up for the lack of "ruffles" by being incredibly heat-tolerant—even for a desert plant. Both are great for North Texas heat, but you’ll want Moss Rose for that "miniature flower garden" look and Purslane if you want a tough-as-nails groundcover that fills in fast.
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| Scientific Name | Portulaca oleracea 'Scarlet Twist' | Portulaca oleracea 'Pazzaz Nano Gold' |
| Size at Maturity | 0.75' H x 1' W | 0.75' H x 1' W |
| Leaf Retention | Herbaceous | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow | Yellow |
| Bloom Times | Spring & Summer | Spring & Summer |
| Sizes Available | — | QT |
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