Overview
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Lewisia, part of the Montiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) 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 gravel garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) is a matforming alpine rockery plant belonging to the Montiaceae family. As a cultivar of Lewisia, it features evergreen rosettes of succulent leaves and produces panicles of open, funnel-shaped blooms in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH, it is hardy in the UK (H4) and ideal for gravel gardens, rock gardens, patios, and containers. Propagation can be done by seed or offsets.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or offsets
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to neck rots in wet conditions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series)?
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) need?
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) hardy in the UK?
Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series) 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 cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series)?
Propagate by seed or offsets.
More in the Lewisia genus
- Lewisia cantelovii
- Lewisia columbianaColumbian lewisia
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Coral' (Safira Series)
- Lewisia nevadensis
- Lewisia 'Chastity'
- Lewisia 'Rawreth'
- Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed)
- Lewisia sierrae