Portulaca oleracea ‘Pazzaz™ Deep Pink’ (Deep Pink Purslane)
Portulaca oleracea ‘Pazzaz™ Deep Pink’ (Deep Pink Purslane)
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Portulaca oleracea ‘Pazzaz™ Deep Pink’ is a vibrant flowering plant admired for its rich pink blooms and fleshy, glossy green foliage. Its colourful flowers create a striking display against the succulent leaves, adding a cheerful splash of colour to garden beds, borders and outdoor containers. With its semi-trailing growth habit and excellent tolerance to heat and dry conditions, this attractive plant is ideal for bringing long-lasting seasonal colour to sunny gardens.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Portulaca oleracea ‘Pazzaz™ Deep Pink’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance plant that thrives in warm, sunny environments. Its spreading habit makes it suitable for groundcover plantings, rock gardens, hanging baskets and patio pots, where its vivid blooms can cascade beautifully over the edges. Plant it in a sunny position with well-drained soil, water sparingly once established and avoid waterlogged conditions to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering.

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Mature height
25–30 cm
Mature width
36–41 cm
Spacing
30–35 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual; may persist as a tender perennial in frost-free climates
Foliage
Deep pink flowers with glossy, fleshy green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; water sparingly, allow soil to dry between watering and ensure excellent drainage
Root System
Fine, shallow roots; prefers well-drained soil and is sensitive to waterlogging