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Lewisia cotyledon 'Rainbow'

planted in a mostly shaded location in a small bed raised a couple inches above the surroundings, with some sand added to loamy soil, and mulched with gravel; survived a cold and very snowy Denver winter, bloomed very nicely this spring

Very nice, loaded with blooms in mid to late spring. I grow in clay pot, in the winter I turn the pot on its side so that it will not get too wet. It does not like too much water. I fertilize it twice a year, once in spring and once in early fall with time released fertilizer. It has been in the same pot for four years, I may move it up one size this year, after flowers fade. It gets plantlets at the tip of the flower spikes, but I have never successfully transplanted any of them, I do keep trying.

These are really sweet little plants. It is critical not to overwater them at any time: excellent drainage is a must. Mulching the top of the soil with gravel or grit is very helpful -- it keeps the leaves from water in cold weather. Also important to avoid winter wet. An excellent plant for trough gardening.

Hybrid series of this native California plant, sweet little flowers that rise from the rosette.