About
A semi-evergreen with succulent rosettes. Blooming in late spring, flowers have notched petals, are a pale salmon pink with darker pink veins and edged white. Reaches a height of 15cm 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 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