Portulaca 'Jumbo Yellow'

Jumbo Yellow Purslane | Portulaca oleracea ‘Jumbo Yellow’ | Portulaca ‘Jumbo Yellow’ | Ornamental Purslane ‘Jumbo Yellow’

Jumbo Yellow Portilaca is a vigorous, heat-loving succulent (grown as an annual in cooler climates) prized for its continuous display of extra-large, bright, cheerful yellow cup-shaped flowers that open wide to greet the sun. This exceptional selection is known for its spreading, trailing habit, outstanding heat and drought tolerance, and nonstop flowering from late spring until frost. Its nectar-rich blossoms draw bees and butterflies, making it a standout choice for hanging baskets, mixed containers, rock gardens, and hot, sunny landscape borders. With its fleshy green foliage and reliable performance in harsh, dry conditions, Jumbo Yellow offers vibrant, sun-kissed color and lush texture with minimal maintenance.

Growing Jumbo Yellow Portulaca

Light: Full sun; requires strong, direct sunlight to produce the most abundant blooms and for the extra-large flowers to open fully during the day.

Soil: Well-drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types, including poor, rocky, or sandy soils, but will not tolerate soggy, waterlogged roots.

Water: Low; water regularly until established, then it becomes exceptionally drought-tolerant due to its succulent leaves, requiring supplemental watering only during extreme dry spells. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Maintenance: No deadheading required—plants are completely self-cleaning.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to bees and butterflies; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; grown as an annual in cooler regions.  

Shipping Info

Jumbo Yellow Portulaca plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.