Happy Trails™ Deep Red Portulaca

Happy Trails™ Deep Red is a trailing Portulaca grandiflora selection, listed by PanAmerican Seed as PAS841210. It flowers in summer and autumn, reaches 6–9 inches tall and spreads 14–18 inches, with full sun specified for best growth. [PanAmerican Seed product details](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/050906324004495/portulaca-happy-trails-deep-red/) ## Profile This named color form has a low, spreading habit suited to the edge of a sunny bed, containers, hanging planters, and rock gardens. Moss rose is a low-growing annual with fleshy green foliage and showy flowers that open in bright sunlight and close at night or in cloudy weather. The species tolerates heat and drought once established, making it useful where soil drains freely and summer conditions are warm. [North Carolina Extension: rose moss](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/portulaca-grandiflora/common-name/rose-moss/) ## Maintenance Provide full sun and sandy or otherwise freely drained soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions because poor drainage can lead to crown rot. Water during prolonged dry periods while plants establish, then allow the soil to dry between watering. Remove spent blooms or seed capsules if you want to reduce self-seeding.