LEWISIA Longipetala-Hyb. ‘Little Raspberry’red / scarlet / purple) ,Great In Container, Perennial. Caribbeangardenseed

LEWISIA Longipetala-Hyb. ‘Little Raspberry’red / scarlet / purple),intense ,raspberry red ’,Suitable for growing in containers.

Perennial First year flowering
Family: Portulacaceae
Special Features: An abundance of spring blooms – colorful raspberry red. Flowers the first year from seed, and do not suffer from rust and leaf crown rot. Large flowering, short upright stems, reblooms in the fall, easy in the garden. 
Common Name: Bitter Root
Hardiness Zones: 4-10
Growing Tips: Plant in well drained soil.
About Lewisia: Lewisia contains both solid and candy striped flowers in varying colors, held above thick fleshy leaves and stems. They really enjoy rock crevices and sharp stone slopes but will adapt readily to rock or alpine gardens or troughs. If placed in the garden border care needs to be taken to not overwater..
SOWING ADVICE: SEEDS CAN BE SOWN AT ANY TIME BUT ARE BEST SOWN IN WINTER OR EARLY SPRING TO BENEFIT FROM A COLD SPELL IN THE WET COMPOST TO BREAK THEIR DORMANCY. WE ADVISE COVERING SEEDS VERY THINLY WITH SAND OR FINE GRIT TO ABOUT THE DEPTH OF THE SEED SIZE. IF THE SEEDS DO NOT COME UP WITHIN 6 TO 12 WEEKS THE DAMP SEED TRAY CAN BE GIVEN COLD TREATMENT IN A FRIDGE FOR ABOUT FOUR WEEKS. THEY MAY STILL TAKE VERY MANY MONTHS TO APPEAR, SO PLEASE NEVER DISCARD THE POT OR TRAY.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 – 9
Height: 8 – 12 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained, dry, pH 5.8 – 6.8
Planting Directions
Temperature: 64F – 71F
Average Germ Time: 21 – 28 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow and press seeds in to soil
Sowing Rate: 2 – 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches