Lewisia cotyledon

Lewisia is a charming perennial that can be a beautiful addition to your garden. This low-maintenance plant has unique and striking blooms with delicate, star-shaped lilac-pink flowers and leathery green leaves.
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Care tips

The plant is evergreen, pruning is not necessary. The old, unsightly leaves can be cut away. Lewisia needs a cold period to flower, so they are better left outside in a sheltered dry place. Plant in the sun and shelter from too much rain.

General care tips can be found here

Specifications

Dutch name:
Borage
Theme:
Autumn rhythm, Sparkling spring
Type of crop:
Perennials
Flower color:
Lila, Roze
Flowering time:
mei, juni, juli
Leaf color:
Groen
Height:
10 cm - 20 cm
Evergreen:
Ja
Hardiness:
Good
Pitch:
Sun, Semi-shade
Application:
Border, Plantenbak, Kuip, Groep
Soil type:
Normale bodem, Droge bodem, Stenige bodem
Special features:
Rotsplant, Bodembedekker
Plant density:
9 to 12 per m²
Expected availability week:
12 - 18