About
An evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 15cm tall with basal rosettes of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves and, from late spring into early summer, star-shaped peach-coloured flowers borne on short stems above the foliage.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-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 seed or offsets
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to neck rots in wet conditions