Lewisia 'Little Plum'
"Cliff maids"
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Lewisia 'Little Plum' is a charming semi-evergreen succulent that packs a punch despite its modest size. Growing to a height of just 10-15cm, this variety is perfect for adding a splash of colour to smaller spaces like rockeries, pots, or along the edges of borders. Its rosettes of succulent leaves form a neat base, from which the blooms—ranging from soft pink to rosy-orange—emerge in a delightful display. Lewisia 'Little Plum' offers a graceful yet vibrant addition to any garden, particularly in sun-drenched spots where its colours can really shine.
Not only is Lewisia 'Little Plum' a treat for the eyes, but it's also an easy-care gem. Thriving in well-drained soil, this succulent tolerates dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance. Its low-growing nature makes it ideal for planting in tricky areas like between paving stones or in containers where you want to add a bit of colour without overwhelming the space. The pink to rosy-orange blooms last for an extended period, ensuring your garden stays lively and bright. If you’re looking for a tough, yet stunning plant that effortlessly adds colour to your garden, Lewisia 'Little Plum' is the perfect choice for any gardener.
Our Lewisia 'Little Plum' plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Lewisia is named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition—he discovered it in the wilds of North America in 1806.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Lewisia 'Little Plum' (Little Series)
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Flower colour
Pink, rosy-orange, peach
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
10-15cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Exposed
Sheltered -
Suitable for
Pots
Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Lewisia 'Little Plum' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Cliff maids" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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