| Category | Perennial |
| Common Name |
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| 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 |
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| Light Requirements |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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