About
Flowering in late spring, blooms are peach coloured with a little white at the edges. Forms semi-evergreen, succulent rosettes. Height to around 12cm when in flower.
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
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in good light. Suitable for the alpine house, rock garden, or 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