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bernieh

By Bernieh


Portulacas (Portulaca grandiflora (Double Rose Moss))

More of the sun jewels doing well in the garden since the rain has stopped.



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Oh so that's what you call them, aren't they lovely. I have a few too in my garden:-)

23 Mar, 2009

 

We use the term 'sun jewels' over here far more than the term 'portulacas' and it just seems to sum up exactly what they are. Yes I have seen yours in your photos.

23 Mar, 2009

 

Exactly Bernieh, I prefer the term 'sun jewels', so pretty they are:-)

23 Mar, 2009

 

Bernieh:

I've never heard them called 'Sun Jewels' before. I like it! They are a common ground cover here...they are pretty long-lived and reseed easily...and are drought tolerant to boot.

3 Apr, 2009

 

Exactly why I like them so much in my garden here Delonix - we've always called them sun jewels downunder, maybe because they add precious colour in our long dry hot months.

3 Apr, 2009



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