Lewisia cotyledon Elise Mixed
Siskiyou lewisia [Elise Mixed]
A clump-forming perennial, with fleshy rosettes of dark green leaves. Flowers prolifically for a long period if deadheaded regularly from spring to summer. Flowers range from pink, orange, yellow and white.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Montiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- 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
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in light shade. Suitable for the alpine house, rock garden, or in the crevices of a retaining wall. Protect from winter wet.
Propagation
Propagate by separating offsets in early summer.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering.
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to rot in wet conditions
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