Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora ‘Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch’

Common Name: Moss Rose

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in Most Climates (USDA Zones 2–11)

Size: 4–8" Tall × 10–14" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Low-Growing, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: Well-Drained, Sandy or Lean Soil Preferred

Water Needs: Low; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Bloom Season: Late Spring Through Frost

Fertilizer: Minimal; Light Feeding Encourages Continuous Blooming

Features: Tropical Color Mix, Compact Growth, Excellent Heat Tolerance

Uses: Ideal for Edging, Containers, Rock Gardens, and Small-Space Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Portulaca ‘Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch’

Portulaca ‘Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch’ is a compact member of the Pazzaz® Series, bred for bright, eye-catching color in a smaller footprint. Its mix of tropical hues opens fully in strong sunlight, creating a lively display that thrives in heat and drought.

Unlike larger portulaca varieties, this nano selection stays neat and controlled, making it especially useful for edging beds, lining walkways, and filling small containers. It delivers consistent flowering with minimal water, providing reliable color all summer long.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch impressed with its uniform habit and nonstop flowering in extreme heat. Plants stayed compact, colorful, and well-balanced even in lean soil, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want bold summer color in smaller spaces with very little maintenance.

Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch vs. Other Portulaca Varieties

Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch stands out for its compact size and bright tropical-colored blooms, making it ideal where space is limited or a lower-growing profile is desired. Compared to larger selections like Pazzaz® Mega Dark Pink and Pazzaz® Mega Red, which offer bigger flowers and broader coverage in beds and mass plantings, Nano Tropical Punch stays tidier and works beautifully as an edging plant or in small containers.

Against the Color Blast® Series—including Double Guava and Plumberry—Nano Tropical Punch remains smaller and more refined. While Color Blast® varieties trail more aggressively and fill containers or baskets with lush blooms, Nano Tropical Punch provides controlled, colorful coverage without flopping or overwhelming nearby plants. Pazzaz® Nano Tropical Punch is the top choice for gardeners seeking compact habit, bold summer color, and excellent heat tolerance in small spaces.