Lewisia cotyledon - P13

Description
The Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms pink, cupped flowers from May to August. Its matt, lanceolate leaves are green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Siskiyou lewisia is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Siskiyou lewisia are green, lanceolate, matt.

Frost hardiness
The Siskiyou lewisia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Lewisia cotyledon forms cup-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tub, rock garden, cottage garden