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Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Siskiyou Lewisia
Montiaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
a variety of orange and pink shades
Flowering time
late June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral
Hardiness
sensitive to winter wet, winter protection
Plant range
garden variety, the species is native to mountains in California and Oregon.
Lewisia, is a small genus of 19 species in the family Montiaceae. They are alpine plants, all native to mountains in NW-America.
Propagation:
Seed - sown in January.
Seed is just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and then stored refrigerated or outside for 4-6 weeks. Optimum germination temperature is 5-12°C (40-55°F).
Alpine plant that needs sharp drainage, preferably on a slope.
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