Overview
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) is a tufted, matforming alpine rockery in the genus Lewisia, part of the Montiaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) 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, H5. Suggested uses include gravel garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) is a cultivar of the Lewisia genus, which includes herbaceous or evergreen perennials with rosettes of succulent leaves. This alpine rockery plant has a tufted, matforming habit and features deciduous or evergreen foliage. It produces panicles of open, funnel-shaped blooms in spring and summer. Suitable for full sun or partial shade and adaptable to various aspects and exposures, it thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy in the UK (H4, H5), it is ideal for gravel gardens, rock gardens, patios, and containers.
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
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4, H5
Plant details
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Tufted, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed)
- Propagation
- Seed, Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Neck rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed)?
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) need?
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) hardy in the UK?
Lewisia Mountain Dream (mixed) 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 Mountain Dream (mixed)?
Seed, Offsets.
More in the Lewisia genus
- Lewisia cantelovii
- Lewisia columbianaColumbian lewisia
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Coral' (Safira Series)
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Orange' (Safira Series)
- Lewisia nevadensis
- Lewisia 'Chastity'
- Lewisia 'Rawreth'
- Lewisia sierrae