Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture – Colorful and exotic perennial bedding plant

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture is an exceptionally colorful and exotic perennial that distinguishes itself from other Lewisia varieties by flowering fully in its first year without cold treatment. This makes 'Elise' a valuable and striking addition to bedding plants, containers, and rock gardens. It is ideal for gardeners who want quick results with long-lasting, abundant blooms in a wide range of colors.

Characteristics of Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture

'Elise' forms strong, compact plants with succulent, glossy leaves that form a beautiful base for the striking flowers. Flowering begins 4–5 months after sowing under optimal conditions, and the plants bloom profusely and for a long time.

The flowers of 'Elise Mixture' vary in pink, salmon, orange, white, yellow, and bicolor, creating a vibrant effect in borders, pots, or rockeries. Thanks to the FastraX system, the plant is perennial and blooms in its first year without vernalization (cold treatment), which is unusual for Lewisia cotyledon.

Cultivation and care

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture is heat stress and drought tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Some growing tips:

• Location: full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering

• Soil: well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral, rich in organic matter

• Water: Water moderately; avoid prolonged wet roots to prevent root rot.

• Pots and containers: ideal for raised cultivation, patio and balcony planting

• Maintenance: Removing faded flowers promotes longer flowering and a fresh appearance.

These properties make 'Elise Mixture' perfect for borders, rock gardens, pots and container plantings.

Applications in garden and interior

• Ornamental value: colorful, exotic plant for beds, borders, pots and rock gardens

• Long lasting flowering: blooms profusely during the first year without cold treatment

• Drought tolerant: suitable for sunny and warm locations

• Low maintenance: ideal for gardeners who want to enjoy flowers for a long time with little care

Why choose Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture?

• Full flowering in the first year without cold treatment

• Abundant flowers in pink, salmon, orange, white, yellow and bicolor

• Strong, compact plants with succulent leaves

• Multi-year thanks to FastraX technology

• Heat stress and drought tolerant

• Perfect for borders, pots and rock gardens

• Awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for exceptional quality

Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Mixture combines exotic beauty, a long flowering period, and ease of care, making it an excellent choice for hobby gardens, balcony and patio plantings, and professional landscaping projects. With its rich color palette and compact growth, it's an impressive, low-maintenance plant that will brighten up any garden.