About
A clump-forming perennial, with fleshy rosettes of dark green leaves. Flowers prolifically for a long period if deadheaded regularly from spring to summer. Flowers range from pink, orange, yellow and white.
About the genus
Lewisia can be herbaceous or evergreen perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves, with panicles of open funnel-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours in spring and summer
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming, Tufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in light shade. Suitable for the alpine house, rock garden, or in the crevices of a retaining wall. Protect from winter wet.
PruningDeadhead after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by separating offsets in early summer.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails.
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rot in wet conditions