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Hardy perennial
Montiaceae
Perennials
Lewisia ‘Little Peach’
Lewisia longipetala
Lewisia 'Little Peach': 15 cm high and 20 cm spread, full sun exposure. Apricot, peach flowers in May-June. Zone 4; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 4
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Common nameLewisia ‘Little Peach’
FamilyMontiaceae
GenusLewisia
Specieslongipetala
CultivarLittle Peach
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameLewisia longipetala
Lewisia 'Little Peach' (Lewisia longipetala 'Little Peach') brings a palette of apricot and peach to the garden. Its distinctive features include fleshy leaves. The foliage displays shades of green, which can be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. At maturity, it reaches 15 cm in height and 20 cm in width, making it suitable for the foreground of borders and rockeries.
Soil choice is essential for Lewisia 'Little Peach': well-drained, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar. The preferred exposure is full sun. After planting Lewisia 'Little Peach', water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during mild spells. A spacing of approximately 20 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted according to observed vigor. The indicated hardiness zone is 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.
In a planting of Lewisia 'Little Peach', a mineral surround keeps the lower leaves away from wet soil; remove dry flower stalks without damaging the heart. Lewisia rosettes need a collar that dries quickly; avoid heavy soils and planting depressions. For companion planting, consider catmints, yarrows, and upright sedums in varieties with similar needs. Keep its 15 cm height in mind to place lower plants on the right side and allow the flowers to be visible during May-June.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
20 cm
Best planting time
Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Growing method
Lewisia ‘Little Peach’: Spring after the thaw or early fall, allowing the roots time to establish before the deep cold. After planting Lewisia ‘Little Peach’, water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once rooted, let the surface dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during warm spells. Lewisia rosettes need a crown that dries quickly; avoid heavy soils and planting depressions.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Care level
Routine maintenance
Drought tolerance
Yes
Watering
After planting Lewisia 'Little Peach', water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry out between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during warm spells.
Soil type
Well-draining, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar.
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Moisture
Low to medium after establishment; prioritize drainage
Seasonal care
Lewisia ‘Little Peach’: a mineral surround keeps the lower leaves away from the damp soil; remove dry flower stalks without damaging the crown. During its flowering period (May-June), also look out for damaged stems and neighboring plants that might obscure the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
A stable, perforated container, significantly wider than the root ball; size to be adapted to the format sold and the adult development.
To grow Lewisia ‘Little Peach’ in a container, choose a well-draining, stable pot that is suitable for the root ball and its future size (20 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
6 inches (15 cm)
Width / spread
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Flower color
Orange
Foliage color
Green
Growth rate
Slow
Growth habit
Rosetted
Fragrance
Undocumented for this selection
Bloom period
May-June
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Associations to consider for Lewisia 'Little Peach': catmint, yarrow, upright sedum. Choose varieties that tolerate sun and comparable humidity; allow each clump its mature space.
Plants to avoid
Around Lewisia ‘Little Peach’, above all, avoid neighbors that would cover its leaves or strongly compete with its root ball. Compatibility in terms of light, water, and spread takes precedence over a list of so-called enemy plants.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Where to plant Lewisia 'Little Peach'?
Ensure it gets sun and suitable soil (well-drained, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar). Lewisia rosettes need a collar that dries quickly; avoid heavy soils and planting depressions.
What's the best spot for Lewisia 'Little Peach'?
Expect a height of about 15 cm and a width of 20 cm at maturity. Approximately 20 cm between centers, to be adjusted according to the actual development of the clump. This size is suitable for use in the foreground of borders and rockeries.
When does Lewisia 'Little Peach' bloom?
The period indicated is May-June. The flower colors are apricot and peach. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, the season and how the plant is established.
How to water and care for Lewisia 'Little Peach'?
After planting Lewisia ‘Little Peach’, water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during thaws. A mineral surround keeps the lower leaves away from moist soil; remove dry flower stalks without damaging the crown.
Can Lewisia 'Little Peach' be grown in a pot?
To try Lewisia ‘Little Peach’ in a container, choose a stable, perforated pot suitable for the root ball and its future size (20 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than you would for plants in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
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