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Lewisia oppositifolia

opposite-leaf lewisia

A deciduous, rosette-forming alpine to a height to 20cm in flower, with long mid-green matt leaves. Flowers are borne in clusters on long stems; the buds are pink, opening to pale pink blooms in spring and early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink White Green
Summer Pink White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Montiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Lewisia can be herbaceous or evergreen perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves, with panicles of open funnel-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours in spring and summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal for an alpine house, rock garden or scree, where plants can receive resonable amounts of water in spring, but drier winters. See scree gardening for more information

Propagation

Propagate by seed or offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids under glass, and slugs and snails outside

Diseases

May be susceptible to neck rots in wet conditions

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