Overview
Lewisia 'Chastity' is a tufted, matforming alpine rockery in the genus Lewisia, part of the Montiaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Lewisia 'Chastity' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include alpine house, rock garden, gravel garden and patio and container plants.
About
Lewisia 'Chastity' is a cultivar of the Lewisia genus, which includes herbaceous or evergreen perennials forming rosettes of succulent leaves. This alpine rockery plant has a tufted, matforming habit and can be deciduous or evergreen. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, tolerating various aspects and exposures. Suitable for loam or sandy, well-drained soils with acid to neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H4. 'Chastity' is ideal for alpine houses, rock gardens, gravel gardens, and patio containers, offering interest in spring and summer when it produces open, funnel-shaped blooms.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lewisia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lewisia 'Chastity' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Tufted, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Alpine house, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lewisia 'Chastity'
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Neck rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lewisia 'Chastity'?
Lewisia 'Chastity' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lewisia 'Chastity' need?
Lewisia 'Chastity' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lewisia 'Chastity' hardy in the UK?
Lewisia 'Chastity' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Lewisia 'Chastity'?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Lewisia genus
- Lewisia cantelovii
- Lewisia columbianaColumbian lewisia
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Coral' (Safira Series)
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series)
- Lewisia nevadensis
- Lewisia 'Rawreth'
- Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed)
- Lewisia sierrae