Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain' - Lewisia

Lewisia

Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'

Also called Bitterroot

  • Clusters of star-shaped flowers have a wide range of colours
  • Yellow, peach, salmon, orange and pink flowers
  • Evergreen succulent foliage
  • Used in rock gardens or scree(alpine)gardens
  • Bloom Time: May to July
  • Flower Height: 25 cm
  • Foliage Height: 20 cm
  • Flower size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Multi-coloured

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Lewisia requires excellent drainage to survive and often winter wet will cause the demise of these perennials. Removing spent flowers will encourage a rebloom, and improve overall appearance.  A deep taproot perennial that shouldn't be moved, once established. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape
HABIT:
Compact
Dwarf
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Lewisia cotyledon 'Sunset Strain'