{"product_id":"lewisia-mountain-dreams-mixed-colours","title":"Lewisia 'Mountain Dreams' (Mixed Colours)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis striking, alpine perennial produces clusters of vibrant, star shaped flowers in a mix of pinks, corals, apricots, and whites, often with delicate striping. \u003ci\u003eLewisia cotyledon\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Mountain Dreams’ brings bold colour to spring and early summer displays, standing out beautifully against its rosettes of fleshy, evergreen leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLewisia cotyledon ‘Mountain Dreams’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Lewisia, is prized for both its flowers and its neat, succulent-like foliage. Naturally found in rocky, well drained environments, it is perfect for adding colour to rockeries, alpine beds, and containers where drainage is key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact, Rosette-forming, Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e April – June with occasional repeat flowering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLewisia cotyledon\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Mountain Dreams’ (named after Meriwether Lewis, with cotyledon referring to its seed leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLewisia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to western North America, particularly mountainous regions of the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove spent flower stems to encourage further blooms and keep the plant tidy. Remove any damaged or dead leaves as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees during its flowering period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun to partial shade. Best in a sheltered position with excellent drainage. Ideal for rockeries, alpine beds, and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater sparingly once established. Avoid water sitting in the crown, especially in winter, as this can cause rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVery well drained soil, ideally gritty or sandy. Avoid heavy or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed lightly in spring with a balanced fertiliser if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant at a slight angle in gritty soil to help water run away from the crown. Perfect for adding bright colour to tricky, well drained spots where many other plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":58051448308093,"sku":"8071753436771","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/lewisia-mountain-dreams-mixed-colours-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-9125847.jpg?v=1776866052","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/products\/lewisia-mountain-dreams-mixed-colours","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}