Purslane Baskets

Nothing says summer quite like a basket overflowing with vibrant Purslane blooms, trailing gracefully and soaking up the sunshine. Our Purslane Hanging Baskets are a customer favorite for front porches, patios, and sunny spots around the home. With cheerful, colorful flowers that open each morning, these baskets are full of life, love, and effortless beauty—just like small-town summers should be.

Plant History:
Purslane has deep roots in traditional gardens around the world, prized for its drought-tolerant nature and vivid flowers. Today’s ornamental varieties—like those in our hanging baskets—offer improved bloom power and color range, making them ideal for modern Southern living.

What It Signifies:
Purslane represents joy, perseverance, and sunshine. Its morning-blooming flowers are like a daily reminder to start fresh and keep blooming, no matter how hot life gets.

Maximum Height:
Stays compact at 6–8 inches tall, with cascading stems that can trail up to 18 inches or more, creating a full, flowing basket.

Bloom Time:
Blooms continuously from late spring into fall. The flowers open in the morning and gently close in the evening—perfect for early risers and porch sitters alike.

Where It Grows Best:
Loves full sun and dry, well-drained soil. These baskets thrive in the Southern heat and are right at home hanging from a porch, fence, or shepherd’s hook.

Care Instructions:

• Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Purslane is drought-tolerant, so less is more.

• No deadheading needed—this plant refreshes itself naturally.

• Feed with a light fertilizer every few weeks to keep blooms coming.

• Trim lightly if stems become too long or leggy.

Complimentary Plants:
Purslane looks lovely on its own but also pairs well nearby with heat-loving upright plants like Salvia, Lantana, or Zinnias. For a coordinating porch display, set out pots of Calibrachoa, Verbena, or Geraniums in similar or complementary tones.