Lewisia ‘SAFIRA® Coral’

Common Name:
Lewisia ‘SAFIRA Coral’

Description:
Lewisia ‘SAFIRA® Coral’ is a compact, eye-catching perennial prized for its vibrant floral display and attractive, fleshy rosettes of evergreen foliage. Part of the SAFIRA® breeding line, this variety features large, coral-pink flowers with soft apricot undertones, blooming in generous clusters on short stems above tidy, succulent-like leaves. Its striking colour and compact form make it ideal for rockeries, borders, and decorative pots, especially where drainage is excellent. In Melbourne gardens, Lewisia prefers a position with morning sun or bright dappled light and protection from harsh afternoon exposure. It is well suited to cool, dry conditions and benefits from well-drained soil, particularly in winter to avoid root rot. Flowering occurs mainly from spring to early summer, with sporadic blooms in autumn in ideal conditions.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Ground Cover

Mature Size:
*Height: 15–20 cm
*Width: 20–30 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Sun (with protection from harsh afternoon sun)

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn (sporadically)

Flower Colour:
*Coral
*Soft Apricot
*Pink-Orange

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Drought Tolerant (once established)
*Evergreen
*Cold Hardy

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Sedum
*Sempervivum
*Saxifraga
*Echeveria
*Thyme
*Iberis (Candytuft)

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.