Cupcake® Grape Jelly Purslane (Portulaca oleracea ‘Cupcake® Grape Jelly’)

Cupcake® Grape Jelly Purslane (Portulaca oleracea ‘Cupcake® Grape Jelly’) is a vibrant flowering annual prized for its rich grape-purple blooms, compact habit, and outstanding heat tolerance. This colourful variety produces an abundance of vivid flowers from late spring until frost, creating a bold display in containers, hanging baskets, borders, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

The striking blooms feature deep shades of purple reminiscent of grape jelly, standing out beautifully against the plant's succulent green foliage. The flowers open fully in bright sunlight and continuously cover the plant throughout the growing season. Their vibrant colour attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while pairing beautifully with yellow, orange, pink, white, and silver companion plants.

Part of the Cupcake® series, Grape Jelly develops a compact, mounded growth habit that stays neat and colourful all season long. The succulent foliage stores moisture efficiently, allowing the plant to thrive in hot, dry conditions while continuing to bloom heavily. Its low-maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking dependable summer colour with minimal upkeep.

In Alberta, Cupcake® Grape Jelly performs exceptionally well in sunny locations, providing continuous blooms and excellent drought tolerance from planting time until frost.