Lewisia Flower Seeds - Lewisia Sunset Strain

Lewisia Seeds - Sunset Strain

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Lewisia (Lewisia Cotyledon Sunset Strain) - One of the prettiest flowers you will find, this perennial flowering plant is also extremely hardy, long blooming and low maintenance. Lewisia will typically begin blooming in May and continue to put on a display of flower clusters clear in to early Fall.

MORE LEWISIA OPTIONS

Sunset strain Elise mix Rainbow
ABOUT
FAQ's
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Lewisia cotyledon

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

64F - 71F, if no germination then move to 24 - 39F for 4 - 6 weeks, then back to warmer temperatures

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and press seeds in to soil

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Lewisia (Lewisia Cotyledon Sunset Strain) - One of the prettiest flowers you will find, this perennial flowering plant is also extremely hardy, long blooming and low maintenance. This above image from perennials.com illustrates how beautiful this flower is. Lewisia will typically begin blooming in May and continue to put on a display of flower clusters clear in to early Fall. Flower colors range from apricot, light pink, dark pink, pale tangerine, and light yellow.

These blooming clusters are held atop sturdy six inch stems of the Lewisia plant. The one inch flowers are held in radiating clusters above an attractive succulent five inch green rosette that develops into a considerable mound with time. Lewisia plants are deeply tap-rooted so they do not require a lot of water. Lewisia benefits from some dryness, so all you have to do is plant them in a clay pot with some gravel added or stick them in the cracks of a rock wall or enjoy them in a well-drained rock garden.

Common Questions

Q

How is Lewisia typically used in a flower garden?

A

These are a great addition to garden beds, rock gardens or containers.

Q

Do flowers attract pollinators?

A

Yes, birds and butterflies enjoy the Lewisia plants.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

8 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Lewisia cotyledon

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

64F - 71F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and press seeds in to soil

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Lewisia (Lewisia Elise Mix) - If you have an alpine or rock garden, Lewisia seeds are a great addition and will provide continued color from May through the fall. The Lewisia Elise mix includes shades of purple, coral, pink, yellow, and white with many bicolor markings. Lewisia plants are succulents and are very drought tolerant. Lewisia cotyledon is an evergreen plant. It grows from a rosette with long, wavy, succulent leaves, and the flowers form on stems that rise up from the rosette. The Lewisia flowers are solids or striped and provide wonderful beauty in the sunny landscape setting. This species is commonly known as Siskiyou Lewisia. Lewisia care includes providing sharply draining, deep soil. Provide good air-circulation to prevent any fungal diseases.

Common Questions

Q

How is Lewisia typically used in a flower garden?

A

These are a great addition to garden beds, rock gardens or containers.

Q

Do flowers attract pollinators?

A

Yes, birds and butterflies enjoy the Lewisia plants.

ABOUT
FAQ's
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, dry, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Lewisia cotyledon

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

64F - 71F, if no germination then move to 24 - 39F for 4 - 6 weeks, then back to warmer temperatures

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and press seeds in to soil

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Lewisia (Lewisia Rainbow Hybrids Mix) - Lewisia Rainbow Hybrids mix will grow approximately 10 inches tall from flower seeds. This award winning mix features many colors and forms, the widest color range in Lewisia to date. Round, wide, petalled flowers include some semi-doubles. Colors range white, yellow, pink, red/orange, blue/red. Use this wonderful Lewisia plant for borders, perennial containers, rockeries, and xeriscape gardening. Lewisia will typically begin blooming in May and continue to put on a display of flower clusters clear in to early Fall.

These blooming clusters grown from flower seeds are held atop sturdy 8 - 12 inch stems of the Lewisia plant. These larger flowers are held in radiating clusters above an attractive succulent five inch green rosette that develops into a considerable mound with time. Lewisia plants are deeply tap-rooted so they do not require a lot of water. Lewisia benefits from some dryness, so all you have to do is plant the flower seeds in a clay pot with some gravel added or stick them in the cracks of a rock wall or enjoy them in a well-drained rock garden.

Common Questions

Q

How is Lewisia typically used in a flower garden?

A

These are a great addition to garden beds, rock gardens or containers.

Q

Do flowers attract pollinators?

A

Yes, birds and butterflies enjoy the Lewisia plants.

Videos

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