Doesn't appear to be a general Lewisia thread for this year so one started here where the Lewisia season is in full swing:-
Lewisia columbiana 'Alba'
L. columbiana 'Rosea'
L. columbiana ssp. wallowensis
and a couple of L. cotyledons from Ashdown nursery, the best UK nursery for sourcing Lewisia hybrids and species
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Lewisia (possibly George Henley - lost label) looking good for next week or so in a twelve inch pot.
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Michael, it seems as though the L. columbiana 'Alba' foliage is much farther along than that of L. c. 'Rosea'. Is this normally the case from year to year?
It's David here Rick, Michael (Campbell) could grow them far better than I can ;D I think L.c. 'Rosea' has had considerably more shade than L. c. 'Alba' and that is the reason for the difference. Whilst mentioning Michael I hope he sees this thread as I can't think of anyone better qualified to answer your query re longipetala.
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David, some fine Lewisia there, I think I like Lewisia columbiana 'Alba' best (I go for subtle), love the white flowers with red anthers for a touch of color, has a certain wildflower look about it.
Cliff, please show us that mighty potful in a weeks time, it will be stunning I'm sure. Also, nice to see you back over here (out of the Facebook vortex). ;D
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magnificent plant there Cliff!
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Magnificently stupendous!
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Magnificently stupendous!
Thanks Mark and Rick ... but this plant cannot compare (in size, vigour or flower power) to some of those exhibited at our shows ... it might grab a Third sticker on a good day. LOL.
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Lewisia cotyledon flowering in my tiny (almost glassless) greenhouse today.
You've kept very quiet over the years on your Lewisia prowess Mr B. ;D
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Lewisia cotyledon flowering in my tiny (almost glassless) greenhouse today.
You've kept very quiet over the years on your Lewisia prowess Mr B. ;D
Just shyness, David. :rolleyes:
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Cliff, does a plant survive such a flowering effort? Do you remove the fading flowers?
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Cliff, does a plant survive such a flowering effort? Do you remove the fading flowers?
Hi Trond,
The plant flowered 'NEARLY' as well last season and I repotted it in the autumn (keeping the soil ball as intact as possible), so I suppose the new compost could have given it a boost? I do cut away the flowering stems when they have faded, but only to thwart botrytis in a damp summer ... I don't think it is vital.
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Cliff, does a plant survive such a flowering effort? Do you remove the fading flowers?
Hi Trond,
The plant flowered 'NEARLY' as well last season and I repotted it in the autumn (keeping the soil ball as intact as possible), so I suppose the new compost could have given it a boost? I do cut away the flowering stems when they have faded, but only to thwart botrytis in a damp summer ... I don't think it is vital.
Cliff, you do the right thing seemingly!
When I have tried some of those modern Lewisia hybrids you get in any nursery here they flower themselves to death in a year or two although the flower-power isn't anything like that. But I grow my plants in a bed.
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Lewisia 'Little Plum'
David, adorable little plum ;)
Michael, it seems as though the L. columbiana 'Alba' foliage is much farther along than that of L. c. 'Rosea'. Is this normally the case from year to year?
Very nice Lewisia cotyledon. Mine from seed will be blooming for the first time this season:
I could use some help here. This is listed as Lewisia longipetala, but is it? The flower is only half again larger than L. pygmaea. Maybe a hybrid longipetala/pygmaea?
