Portulacas have become one of my favorites in recent years. They are hardy, low-growing moss-like foliage plant..... They come in a number of varieties: Portulaca Grandiflora being one of the most showy ones, and hence the most ideal ones for your balcony gardens.
One look at them here and you wouldn't wonder why they are also called moss roses
Colours: Yellow, Pink, Orange, Magenta, Peach... you name it.
Sun: They need high sun for rampant blooming. Perfect for Delhi summers, I say!!
Suited for: Hanging baskets, fillers around trees (say, you could line these around your Plumeria (Champa) tree...).
Propagation: These are very easy to propagate using stems. However, you really need a lot of branches to create a good basket.
When: Though they can be planted anytime during the summer season. For the gardens in northern plains, late-March/ April is a good time to plant to make full use of them through the summer months.
And here are few pictures of how you could use them around:
1. As a liner along your pavements...
2. In baskets/ tiny pots - in single or multiple shades
3. As a filler to cover up empty ground in larger pots...See the picture below for understanding.
Such an arrangement can look outstanding with plumeria (champa) trees planted in containers (don't have a ready photo alas!)
And last but not the least, they are very readily available at the nurseries!
So, what are you waiting for! They are a must have for your summer garden!
One look at them here and you wouldn't wonder why they are also called moss roses
Colours: Yellow, Pink, Orange, Magenta, Peach... you name it.
Sun: They need high sun for rampant blooming. Perfect for Delhi summers, I say!!
Suited for: Hanging baskets, fillers around trees (say, you could line these around your Plumeria (Champa) tree...).
Propagation: These are very easy to propagate using stems. However, you really need a lot of branches to create a good basket.
When: Though they can be planted anytime during the summer season. For the gardens in northern plains, late-March/ April is a good time to plant to make full use of them through the summer months.
And here are few pictures of how you could use them around:
1. As a liner along your pavements...
2. In baskets/ tiny pots - in single or multiple shades
3. As a filler to cover up empty ground in larger pots...See the picture below for understanding.
Such an arrangement can look outstanding with plumeria (champa) trees planted in containers (don't have a ready photo alas!)
And last but not the least, they are very readily available at the nurseries!
So, what are you waiting for! They are a must have for your summer garden!
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