Common purslane 'Winter'

Portulaca oleracea

How to grow Common purslane 'Winter'

  • Full Sun

  • Very Low

Annual. Easily grown in poor to average, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Plants may self-seed.

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Winter likes a position of full sun and remember to water very sparingly. Winter is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Winter needs a loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Winter from seed

Sow seed directly in the garden after last frost date, or start indoors 6-8 weeks earlier.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Winter about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Winter

Set out seedlings and purchased plants at last frost date.

Winter is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Winter

Other Names for Common purslane 'Winter'

Golden