Lewisiopsis tweedyi
Tweedy's lewisia
An evergreen, rosette-forming perennial with fleshy, obovate leaves to 10cm in length and peach-pink to light yellow flowers 4-6cm in width, on stems to 20cm in length
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange White Yellow Pink | Green Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange White Yellow Pink | Green Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Montiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
A genus of one species of flowering plant, endemic to the rocky regions of western North America and British Columbia, with oval-shaped, leathery, glossy, dark green foliage and coral, apricot, yellow or pink flowers which appear from spring to summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, very well-drained, neutral to acid soil in light shade; a gravel top dressing helps to keep foliage dry. Protect from winter wet. Suitable for cultivation in a container in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn. Propagate by removing offsets in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids under glass and to slugs and snails outdoors
Diseases
Prone to neck rot in wet conditions
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