Lewisia 'Constant Comment' (P)

Lewisia 'Constant Comment' (P)

An addition to our excellent Lewisia collection, this is an amazing variety derived from tissue culture. “Constant” by name, constant by nature it does not stop after the first flush of spring, but continues all the way through summer. This variety has vibrant, almost electric magenta-fuchsia flowers over clumps of fleshy green foliage. Provide good drainage to reward you all season and for many seasons to come!

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Spreading

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

10 x 15 cm

Available to Order:

January - June

Recommend Sales:

March - August

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An addition to our excellent Lewisia collection, this is an amazing variety derived from tissue culture. “Constant” by name, constant by nature it does not stop after the first flush of spring, but continues all the way through summer. This variety has vibrant, almost electric magenta-fuchsia flowers over clumps of fleshy green foliage. Provide good drainage to reward you all season and for many seasons to come!

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Great for a rockery or alpine bed. It can also be very attractive in a small bowl or pot for the patio or courtyard.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Spreading

Height x Spread / Trail:

10 x 15 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

pink

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Container

Rockery

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PORTULACACEAE

Genus:

Lewisia

Cultivar:

Constant Comment

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - June

Recommended Sales Window:

March - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:26/2214/2324/23
Qty:201812

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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