Portulaca ‘Hot Shots Orange’ (Orange Purslane)
Portulaca ‘Hot Shots Orange’ (Orange Purslane)
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Portulaca ‘Hot Shots Orange’ is a vibrant flowering plant prized for its brilliant orange blooms and attractive, fleshy green foliage. Its cheerful flowers create a striking display against the succulent leaves, bringing warmth and colour to garden beds, borders, rockeries and decorative containers. With its low-growing, spreading habit and excellent tolerance to hot, dry conditions, this colourful plant is ideal for adding seasonal interest to sunny gardens and outdoor spaces.
Perfect for gardeners seeking an easy-care flowering plant, Portulaca ‘Hot Shots Orange’ thrives in warm, sunny positions and requires minimal attention once established. Its spreading growth makes it suitable for groundcover plantings, pathway edging, rock gardens and patio pots. Plant it in well-drained soil, provide plenty of sunshine and avoid overwatering to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.

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Mature height
10–20 cm
Mature width
30–40 cm
Spacing
20–30 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual; may persist longer in frost-free climates
Foliage
Bright orange flowers with fleshy green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to autumn, with peak flowering in warm weather
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; water sparingly, allow soil to dry between watering and ensure excellent drainage
Root System
Fine, shallow, fibrous roots; prefers well-drained soil and is sensitive to waterlogging