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Colourful jewels nestled amongst rocksOpen sprays of candy-coloured star like flowers are held above striking rosettes of fleshy green leaves to add form and flower to your containers, gravel gardens and rockeries. Native to western North America the blooms of ‘Elise Mix’ appear from May to September each year. Fruity pink, orange, yellow and white colours highlighted by ombre, picotee and striped effects add a touch of vibrant glamour to your garden. Make sure these lovelies do not have their roots sitting in wet soil over winter by planting in a gritty growing medium and deadhead to encourage longevity of the blooms. Collection comprises a mix of peach, red, pale pink, orange, apricot and purple. Prefer a site with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. A hardy perennial. H: 25cm S: 30cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Lewisia Elise Mix 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cliff Maids |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.25 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
