Hot Shot® Tangerine Glow - Purslane

Hot Shot® Tangerine Glow adds orange-red flowers to warm-weather containers and sunny garden plantings. This named purslane selection brings a saturated color accent to mixed baskets and combination planters. ## Garden Use The [Green Fuse Hot Shot series profile](https://green-fuse.com/new/purslane-hot-shots/) labels Tangerine Glow among the color selections and recommends pots, hanging baskets, and combination planters. The [University of Georgia Trial Gardens profile](https://ugatrial.hort.uga.edu/Plant-Name/Portulaca-Hot-Shot-Tangerine-Glow) identifies it as Portulaca ‘Hot Shot Tangerine Glow’ and records a 4.71 trial rating in 2018. Green Fuse describes the series as suitable for hot, dry landscape conditions. ## Maintenance Use a freely draining mix and water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry completely before watering again. High light and warm temperatures support full branching. Pinch tips to encourage branching, and shear lightly if you need to restore the plant’s shape.