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Lewisia cotyledon Golden Yellow

Lewisia cotyledon Golden Yellow
Siskiyou Lewisia, Cliff Maids

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The Elise series of Lewisias are capable of flowering at a very young age, from the first year, which makes them valuable for ornamental flower pots. They are small perennial rock plants that bloom abundantly from spring to summer, in the form of small star-shaped flowers. In this Golden Yellow selection, they are of a radiant yellow colour.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise Golden Yellow' is part of a series of Siskiyou Lewisia selected for their ability to flower at a very young age, from the first year of cultivation. These adorable little perennials bloom in spring and a large part of summer, with a multitude of brightly coloured small star-shaped flowers. In 'Golden Yellow', they are light yellow mixed with golden yellow. Charming in rock gardens, Lewisia 'Elise' is also a very decorative plant for sunny flower pots. Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade in warm climates.

 

Lewisia plants belong to the family of Portulacaceae recently reclassified into the Montiaceae family. They are all native to the North American Rocky Mountains and were discovered in the early 19th century. They grow in small isolated populations in rocky crevices or gravelly scree slopes. Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise Golden Yellow' is an evergreen perennial without stems, possessing an underground storage organ called a caudex and a reddish-brown, ramified, and pivot-like root system. It hybridizes and self-sows easily in rocky terrain.

The 'Elise' selection brings together some magnificent forms with very vivid or very tender colours: sumptuous shades of pink, salmon, orange, white, and yellow, on solid or bicoloured flowers. These plants have a loose clump-like habit, reaching about 25cm (10in) in all directions. They form rosettes of succulent leaves that are dark glaucous green, turning reddish with cold. The leaves measure 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) in length, they are narrow and spatulate-shaped. Flowering takes place in spring, from March to June-July, more or less early depending on the climate. The flowers, about 3cm (1in) in diameter, are star-shaped corollas with 7 to 12 shiny, slightly fringed petals. They are grouped in small bouquets carried by a stem that rises above the leaf rosettes. They close at night.

 

A small plant with a captivating charm, Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise Golden Yellow' catches the eye with its profusion of delicate and cheerful flowers that appear to be 'grafted' onto the rocky ground. Whether in a border, in a planter on a balcony, or placed at the top of a wall, it is easy to find a special place for this little marvel, away from winter humidity, which it fears much more than the cold.

Lewisia is also known as 'Bitter root' because its edible roots, covered with a bitter skin, were traditionally harvested by indigenous tribes to be consumed once peeled and cooked, grilled, or dried, and even served as currency. It is said that a plant kept dry for five years is capable of resurrecting to produce beautiful flowers the following summer. This is at least the adventure experienced by a curious London botanist.

Note: Attention, our young plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, repot and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost is definitively eliminated.

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Lewisia cotyledon Golden Yellow (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time April to June
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Lewisia

Species

cotyledon

Cultivar

Golden Yellow

Family

Portulacaceae (Montiaceae)

Other common names

Siskiyou Lewisia, Cliff Maids

Origin

North America

Product reference163701

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Planting and care

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise Golden Yellow' is a very hardy plant. The choice of location is crucial: the soil must be well-drained and fertile. In case of heavy soil, plant on a mound or add river sand and gravel to lighten the soil. Stagnant water around the roots of this plant would cause it to rot immediately. For pot planting, prefer a terracotta pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Create a layer of gravel or clay pellets to facilitate water drainage. The substrate should be composed equally of leaf compost, river sand, and compost. Never let water stagnate in the saucer and let the mixture dry almost completely between each watering. Apply liquid fertilizer every 15 days during the growth period. In the ground, fertilizer is unnecessary, even harmful.

Place Lewisia in full sun in cool climates, or in partial shade in warmer regions. To reliably bloom every year, this plant needs a cold season; do not bring your pots indoors in winter, but protect them from rain that could, if too abundant over a long period, destroy the plants.

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Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, light, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions To extend the flowering period, you can regularly remove the faded flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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