Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Lewisia
'Safira Coral'
cliff maids
Lewisia 'Safira Coral' is a small-scale alpine with a surprisingly sunny temperament, forming a neat rosette of fleshy green leaves before bursting into colour in late spring and early summer. This charming cliff maids variety sends up branching stems carrying coral-pink flowers with a silky sheen, each bloom opening like a miniature parasol above the foliage. The shade is warm, lively and flattering, bright enough to catch the eye without barging into the garden like a brass band. Compact and well behaved, Lewisia 'Safira Coral' is particularly effective in alpine beds, gravel gardens and rockeries, where its tidy form and jewel-like flowers can be properly admired.
For best results, plant Lewisia 'Safira Coral' in very well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position, keeping it away from prolonged winter wet. Pots and troughs suit it beautifully, allowing drainage to be kept sharp and the flowers to be enjoyed close up on a patio or doorstep. Pair Lewisia 'Safira Coral' with thyme, saxifrages, small sedums or pale gravel for a natural alpine display with polished colour and pleasing texture. Low-growing, cheerful and quietly elegant, Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Coral' brings a warm coral glow to smaller spaces, proving that a plant need not be tall to make a memorable entrance.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Lewisia cotyledon 'Safira Coral' (Safira Series)
- Flower colour
- Coral, pink
- Established height
- 10-15cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Exposed
Sheltered - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Pots
Rockeries
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Fully hardy
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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