Portulaca ‘Samba Pink’
Portulaca ‘Samba Pink’, also known as Samba Pink Moss Rosecomma-sign is a vibrantcomma-sign low-growing annual known for its brightcomma-sign solid pink flowers. This variety of Portulaca is perfect for adding a bold pop of color to sunny garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign and ground cover. It thrives in hotcomma-sign dry conditions and is drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
Specs
Solid Pink Power with Season-Long Bloom
Portulaca ‘Samba Pink’ is a go-to for reliable, hot-pink flowers that hold their color even in scorching conditions. With succulent foliage and a spreading habit, it covers dry ground or spills from pots with ease.
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 12 to 18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 70 to 100°F
Flower Color: Bright pink
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Great for sunny borders, hanging baskets, or drought-tolerant color drifts in garden beds
Pro tip: Pairs beautifully with yellow or white varieties for high-impact contrast.
Portulaca ‘Samba Pink’ is a go-to for reliable, hot-pink flowers that hold their color even in scorching conditions. With succulent foliage and a spreading habit, it covers dry ground or spills from pots with ease.
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 12 to 18 inches
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 to 11
Ideal Temperature Range: 70 to 100°F
Flower Color: Bright pink
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets
Best Uses
Great for sunny borders, hanging baskets, or drought-tolerant color drifts in garden beds
Pro tip: Pairs beautifully with yellow or white varieties for high-impact contrast.
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:
Pink
Light Requirement:
Full Sun
Water Need:
Low
Bloom Size:
Small
Pet Friendly:
Yes