About
This compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 30cm tall with rosettes of fleshy, toothed, strap-shaped leaves. In spring and summer, clusters of single and semi-double flowers in shades of pink, purple, orange and yellow are borne erect on short stems.
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
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for the alpine house, rock garden, or in the crevices of a retaining wall. Protect from winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to neck rot in wet conditions