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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Cultivars of Portulaca grandiflora are exotic-looking plants bearing succulent, light green leaves and large double or semi-double flowers. They're perfect for growing in window boxes and container displays, and their creeping nature makes them a good choice for using as ground cover in a sunny spot.

Portulaca 'Calypso Mixed' bears single to semi-double flowers in a range of intense colours, including orange and bright pink. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun.

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Portulaca ‘Calypso mixed’ and wildlife

Portulaca ‘Calypso mixed’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Portulaca ‘Calypso mixed’ poisonous?

Portulaca ‘Calypso mixed’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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