Portulaca – Double Mix گلِ دوپہری

Approx 100 seeds in the pack 

Portulaca Double Mix is a vibrant, low-growing annual admired for its double-layered, colorful blooms that open in full sunlight. Known locally as گلِ دوپہری, it produces flowers in a mix of bright colors including red, pink, yellow, orange, and white, adding cheerful beauty to gardens, borders, rockeries, and containers.

This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, heat-resistant, and easy to grow, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It blooms profusely throughout summer, creating a continuous display of vibrant colors.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best sown from March to June for summer blooms.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds lightly on soil surface; do not cover heavily as they need light to germinate.

• Keep soil evenly moist until germination.

• Space seedlings 6–8 inches apart for proper growth and airflow.

4. Sunlight:
Requires full sun for vibrant blooms and healthy growth.

5. Watering:
Water moderately; avoid overwatering. Drought-tolerant once established.

6. Germination:
Seeds germinate in 7–10 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care & Maintenance:
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Trim occasionally to maintain compact growth.

8. Blooming:
Produces double-layered, colorful flowers throughout summer, creating a vibrant carpet-like display.

Features & Benefits:

• Double-layered blooms in red, pink, yellow, orange, and white

• Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and easy-to-grow annual

• Ideal for gardens, borders, rockeries, and container planting

• Continuous summer flowering for long-lasting beauty

• Low-maintenance and perfect for beginner gardeners