Rainbow Lewisia

Category	Perennial
Common Name	Rainbow Lewisia Rainbow Mix Bitterroot
Formal Name	Lewisia cotyledon-hybrid 'Regenbogen' (Rainbow)
Description	This little evergreen is a compact, heavy bloomer.  Star shaped flowers bloom for several weeks upon succulent foliage that has a rosette appearance.

 

Uses	Borders Rock Garden
Light Requirements	Full Sun Partial Shade
Soil Requirements	Well drained is a must.  Gritty and sandy is good.
Water Requirements	This is a succulent so it is drought tolerant.  Do not let it sit in water or it will get root rot.
Height	8” – 10”
Spread	10” – 12”
Growing Zone	5 - 8
Manicuring or Pruning	No pruning, but dead-heading will promote continuous blooming.
Fertilization	Once a year with slow release fertilizer.
Growth Cycle	Slow to moderate growth rate.
Bloom Time	Early to late spring
Bloom Color	Pink, Purple, White, Orange & Yellow
Propagation	Seeds
Maintenance Level	Low
Special Features	Evergreen Rock Garden
Known Issues	Sharp drainage a must.  Susceptible to root rot is it is watered too much.
Planting Instructions	Plant in sandy, gritty soil with the crowns high to help prevent root rot. If planting from seed, the seeds do need to be frozen at some point in order for them to grow.  It is suggested that an entire seed packet be planted in one hole 3/8” below surface in a pot (let it winterize).  Leave in the pot for an entire season.  The next year, the sprouts can be separated and planted individually 8” – 12” apart.