Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'
Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'

Lewisia cotyledon 'Pink-Orange'

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Siskiyou Lewisia

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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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