Lewisia longipetala 'Little Raspberry' - P12

Description
The Lewisia 'Little Plum' (Lewisia longipetala) is a cushion-forming, winter-green perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Lewisia 'Little Plum' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Lewisia 'Little Plum' are green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Lewisia 'Little Plum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

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 longipetala 'Little Plum' forms pink-coloured flowers from May.

Use
Tub, rock garden, cottage garden