- Botanical name: Lewisia longipetala 'Little Mango'
- Family: Portulacaceae
- Plant Type: Alpine, Perennial
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Mango’ is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial bearing rosettes of dark green succulent leaves. In spring an abundance of mango-coloured, funnel-shaped spring blooms appear on short, upright stems. It’s ideal for growing in rockery gardens and containers.
For best results grow Lewisia longipetala ‘Little Mango’ in free-draining soil in full sun.
How to grow Lewisia 'Little Mango'
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Plant size
30cm height
20cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Lewisia 'Little Mango' and wildlife
Lewisia 'Little Mango' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Lewisia 'Little Mango' poisonous?
Lewisia 'Little Mango' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
