Portulaca Sundial Mix Seed
Best low-maintenance choice for vibrant, easy-to-grow container and border gardens.
The Portulaca Sundial Mix Seed is a beloved choice for its early blooms and compact growth, perfect for seed packs and home gardens. This variety offers a vibrant display of bright, vivid flowers, ideal for enhancing borders and combo planters. Each convenient multiseed pellet contains seeds for 2-5 plants, simplifying direct sowing and reducing the need for transplanting. The mix features all available Sundial colors for a beautiful floral tapestry. For best results, keep the soil consistently moist until the pellet dissolves.
$2.73
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-74%
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Seed Type
RAW / UNTREATED / PELLETED (Multi-pelleted seed)
/ RAW / UNTREATED / PELLETED (Multi-pelleted seed)
Who it's for
- Gardeners in arid climates or with poor soil conditions
- Landscapers seeking maximum visual impact throughout the day
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, weed-suppressing ground cover
Who should skip it
- Novice gardeners struggling with fine seeds and warm soil requirements
- Gardeners with limited full-sun exposure in their planting beds
- Meticulous gardeners concerned about rapid, unwanted plant spread
Performance breakdown
Sowing Convenience
Multiseed pellets make direct sowing effortless for gardeners of all levels.
Visual Impact
Vibrant, multi-colored blooms create an immediate, high-contrast floral tapestry.
Growth Habit
Compact, tidy growth makes these ideal for small containers and borders.
Germination Speed
Quick seven to ten day turnaround gets your garden started fast.
Environmental Versatility
Thrives in full sun but requires specific warm soil temperatures.
Maintenance Ease
Moderate water needs and heat tolerance simplify ongoing plant care.
Key Specs
Seed Type
RAW / UNTREATED / PELLETED (Multi-pelleted seed)
Available sizes
50, 250, and 1,000 seeds
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
7-10 Days
Soil Temperature for Germination
75-80°F
Grow on Temperature Day
70-75°F
Plant Spread
10-12"
Plant Height
8-15"
Features
- Flowers early with a compact habit
- Loaded with bright, vivid colors
- Convenient multiseed pellets for easy growing
- Ideal for borders and combo planters
- Contains 2-5 plants per pellet
- Easy to grow directly in the pack
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Portulaca Sundial Mix for its exceptional reliability and vibrant color. The seeds show a high germination rate, quickly producing a stunning array of jewel toned blooms in reds, yellows, pinks, and oranges that match expectations. A major benefit is the plant's remarkable resilience and drought tolerance, making it perfect for hot, dry locations. Gardeners appreciate how this low maintenance annual forms dense mats that suppress weeds while delivering continuous visual impact throughout the summer. The overall consensus confirms this mix offers outstanding performance and brilliant summer color with minimal gardener effort, establishing it as a trusted garden staple.
Know before you buy
Each pellet contains multiple seeds, typically enough to grow 2-5 plants. This design simplifies the planting process by allowing you to sow a small cluster of plants in one spot rather than handling individual, tiny seeds.
No, these seeds require light to germinate. Simply press the pellets into the soil surface and keep them moist until they dissolve and sprout.
Portulaca thrives in warmth. For the best germination results, ensure your soil temperature is between 75-80°F.
Yes, their compact, spreading habit makes them excellent for combo planters, hanging baskets, and garden borders. They perform best when given full sun exposure.
Under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and warmth, you can expect to see sprouts within 7-10 days.
Portulaca Sundial is an annual flower. This means it will complete its life cycle, bloom, and provide color throughout the spring and summer season before dying back.
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