Portulaca ‘Red Flare’
Portulaca ‘Red Flare’, also known as Red Flare Moss Rosecomma-sign is a vibrantcomma-sign heat-tolerant annual known for its bright red flowers. This variety is perfect for adding a bold pop of color to sunny garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign and hanging baskets. It is a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plantcomma-sign ideal for areas that experience high temperatures and require little water once established.
Specs
Fiery Red That Won’t Fade
Portulaca ‘Red Flare’ delivers sizzling red blooms and lush, succulent foliage all season long. A champion in dry, sunny spaces, it spreads effortlessly across borders, baskets, and containers with minimal care.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering Annual
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Mounding and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 8 inches tall, spreads up to 18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 70 to 100°F
Flower Color: Bright red
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for high-heat landscapes, hanging baskets, and container displays where reliable color is key
Pro tip: Try pairing with yellow or white portulaca for eye-catching contrast in mixed plantings.
Portulaca ‘Red Flare’ delivers sizzling red blooms and lush, succulent foliage all season long. A champion in dry, sunny spaces, it spreads effortlessly across borders, baskets, and containers with minimal care.
Product Highlights
Category: Flowering Annual
Bloom Time: Spring through fall (continuous blooming)
Growth Habit: Mounding and spreading
Mature Size: 6 to 8 inches tall, spreads up to 18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 70 to 100°F
Flower Color: Bright red
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Perfect for high-heat landscapes, hanging baskets, and container displays where reliable color is key
Pro tip: Try pairing with yellow or white portulaca for eye-catching contrast in mixed plantings.
Key Features:
Bloom Time:
Spring to Fall
Growth Habit:
Mounding & Spreading
Mature Height:
MINI (under 12 inches)
USDA Zone:
Temperate (Zones 7 to 9)
Temperature:
Heat Tolerant
Color:
Red
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Low
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes