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Portulaca ‘Samba Peppermint’

Portulaca ‘Samba Peppermint’, also known as Samba Peppermint Moss Rosecomma-sign is a vibrant and striking annual featuring white and pink striped flowers with a peppermint-like pattern. This variety of Portulaca is ideal for adding a touch of boldcomma-sign colorful contrast to garden bedscomma-sign containerscomma-sign hanging basketscomma-sign and ground cover. It thrives in hotcomma-sign dry conditions and is known for its drought tolerance and low maintenance

Specs

Striped Blooms with Peppermint Personality

Portulaca ‘Samba Peppermint’ dazzles with cheerful striped flowers in pink and white, offering a candy-colored twist to traditional summer color. This charming annual thrives in dry, sunny conditions, blooming nonstop with little fuss.

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: Pink and white stripes
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate
Bloom Size: 1 to 2 inches
Pet Safe? Yes – non-toxic to pets

Best Uses
Excellent for quirky, colorful beds, playful container gardens, or whimsical borders

Pro tip: Best viewed up close — plant near walkways or at the front of beds to appreciate its detail.

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