{"product_id":"sea-purslane-sesuvium-portulacastrum","title":"Sea Purslane - Sesuvium portulacastrum","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea Purslane (\u003cem\u003eSesuvium portulacastrum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low, spreading coastal succulent that grows only about 20cm high but can cover 2m across. Branching red stems carry long fleshy leaves and pink starry flowers, and it grows happily in sand, salty marshland and frontline coastal positions. It is native to many frost free parts of the world, including Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt, sand and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows on sand, salt marsh and beachfront sites that burn most garden plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading stems knit loose sand and soil together, which is why it is used for erosion control on dunes and banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed stems, pink stars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching red stems, fleshy green leaves and pink starry flowers add colour to a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The salty, fleshy leaves are edible, eaten raw, lightly steamed or pickled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and waterwise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, it manages on little water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and dunes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart along the front of a seaside garden, where the stems will link into a mat in the salt wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e On sandy banks and slopes, the spreading stems help bind the surface. Plant 60cm apart and mulch between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and waterwise beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spills over rocks and the rims of large pots in a dry, sunny bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sea Purslane in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best colour and a compact shape. It suits frost free tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, especially near the coast. Frost damages it, so in colder districts grow it in a pot that you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. It grows in sand, salty marshland and frontline coastal positions, so poor, sandy or salty ground is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water until established, usually about 12 weeks, then only when the soil is dry. Keep it in sun for at least part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim stems that wander beyond their patch. There is no need for regular pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sea Purslane as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a long dune edge or bank, while the 140mm pots cover ground sooner. Plant out promptly, water in well and keep the soil moist while it takes hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bush-tucker-plants-for-the-home-garden\"\u003eBush tucker plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat Sea Purslane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are edible, with a salty flavour, and can be eaten raw, lightly steamed or pickled. If you plan to eat it, grow it away from roads and keep it unsprayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far will it spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single plant can cover about 2m, so give it room or plant it where it can fill a bank or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow away from the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest near the coast, but sun and free draining soil are what it really needs, so it can also work in warm inland waterwise beds. Frost will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789637386559,"sku":"SES-POR-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789637419327,"sku":"SES-POR-140MM-P10","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sea-purslane-sesuvium-portulacastrum.jpg?v=1792192224","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sea-purslane-sesuvium-portulacastrum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}