Lewisia cotyledon (AGM) Darcies Gems

Description

Delightful mix of colours and shapes.

Perfect for the free draining alpine rock garden, container or sunny border these classic Lewisia’s are grown from seed so each one brings is own twist of colours. We recommend a free draining substrate to maintain hardiness through winter.

Flowering: Spring-Autumn

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 20cm

Spread: 45cm

 

Common Name:  Siskiyou lewisia

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Montiaceae

Foliage: obovate

Basic Colour: ( mixed )

Flower Colour: red / white / orange / yellow / pink

Natural Flowering: April – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 20cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained

Soil ph: acidic / neutral

Location:  container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / crevice garden

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: cut back old stems to encourage further flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: California