Species lewisia Guide
small, cup-shaped, pink flowers with orange stamens, and pink, delicate stems with green leaves

lewisia

Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' CONSTANT CORAL

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Orange-pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' Constant Coral prefers moderate to low water levels. Water when the soil has begun to dry and when there is no water left in the drainage tray. During the warmer months, this plant may require watering every 7-10 days and a bit less during the cooler months. When watering, it is important to avoid waterlogging of the soil as this can lead to root rot. Create a schedule that allows the soil to dry sufficiently between waterings. Also, Lewisia prefers not to be too wet or too dry, so check soil moisture levels often.

sunlight

Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' Constant Coral require a minimum of 5 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably during the morning and mid-day. Avoid exposing this plant to intense afternoon sunlight, as it will scorch the delicate leaves. Partial shade is recommended during the hottest part of the day. For best results, Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' Constant Coral should be planted in a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day in the late spring through mid-fall.

pruning

Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' CONSTANT CORAL should be pruned after it blooms and before it sets new buds. This usually takes place sometime in the late summer/early autumn, but can be done as late as early winter. When pruning Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' CONSTANT CORAL, remove only the spent blooms and any dead foliage or stems. Prune only the top portion of the stems to allow new growth to come in and maintain the plant's desired shape. Avoid pruning too much of the plant at once, as this can weaken or even kill it. If the plant starts to get leggy or out of shape, consider cutting back the entire plant to a few inches above the soil in late winter or early spring for rejuvenation.