March 14, 2011In love with lewesia
I’m pretty sure when I retire that I am going to collect lewesias. I’ve had them before and they are not difficult to grow - California native - a succulent of sorts from high mountain regions. I lost my collection when I moved into my new, old house. Renovations and all.
It’s their blooms that blow me away. Unlike other succulents, lewesias flowers stand up high and are usually colorful - except for this pretty “White Splendor” from Annie’s Annuals. But you can collect colors from all over the spectrum.
You grow lewesia in a similar manner to other succulents—sandy pots or in the ground. What you can’t do is neglect them for 12 months at a time.
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Chicago Sun Times—Climbing onion - the newest novelty plant.
Anne Huber says:
Hi Cindy,
I was hoping to be able to send you a picture of my lewisia. It’s pink and in full bloom for probably the sixth time this year. I absolutely LOVE it!! I just ordered 4 more from Wild Ginger Farms and have received them and potted them up.
Anne
Posted on March 16, 2011 at 9:47 pm.
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Debra Lee Baldwin says:
Hi, Cindy! I love lewisias, too. Great photo. Did you know they were named after explorer Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?
Posted on March 15, 2011 at 1:00 pm.