Spring into Summer
Spring into Summer showcases the wonderful selection of plants available for creating spectacular se...
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We are extremely proud that our first Gold Medal awarded at Chelsea was for our exhibit of lewisias, which included the launch of Lewisia ‘Ashwood Carousel Hybrids’. In addition, our strain of Lewisia cotyledon hybrids are widely regarded as being the finest ever produced, the result of many years of selection and hand pollination. We are also delighted to hold a national collection of lewisias for Plant Heritage
Lewisia cotyledon Ashwood Strain will give a dazzling performance in Spring and come in a wide range of vibrant colours including yellow, white, pink, magenta, red, orange and apricot. Their main flowering period is April to May, but they frequently produce a late flush in late summer. They are evergreen rosette forming alpine plants and are suitable for troughs, scree beds, rock gardens and walls. They are also superb in the alpine house.
Lewisia ‘Ashwood Carousel Hybrids’ are a strain of truly weather resistant lewisias, exclusive to Ashwood Nurseries. They are very tolerant of wet winters, are hardy to at least –10oC, and grow perfectly well when planted on the flat. They will grow in sun or partial shade, preferring a well drained but moisture retentive soil. Their free flowering habit and ease of cultivation make them ideal subjects for the rock garden, troughs and scree gardens. They are also excellent subjects for the alpine house. Whilst they are much dwarfer than conventional lewisias, they have a prolonged flowering period and evergreen foliage. They are available in a wide range of colours from yellow, apricot and orange to salmon, pink and magenta and their flowers are produced in great profusion from April to June, often with a second flush in late summer. These lewisias are sterile which means that they do not set any seed; one of the factors which makes them flower so prolifically.
Lewisia Species and Cultivars: We have a large proportion of the known lewisia species in our national collection. Some of these, like L. rediviva and L. tweedyi,have large showy flowers and make wonderful plants in an alpine collection, but are very difficult to grow outdoors in Britain. We propagate from the collection from time to time, and young plants are made available to purchase. Most species and cultivars will be of interest to specialist alpine collectors who can provide the conditions in the alpine house to enable them to thrive. Please do ask if you are looking for any particular lewisia because we may well be able to help.
If possible do try and visit in spring or summer when you will find a fine selection of lewisias available for purchase. If you come in April you will be able to view our beautiful lewisia stock plants from which we collect all our seed: they really are a sight not to be missed when they are all in flower. If you are interested in other alpines we feel sure you will also enjoy browsing through our alpine sales area where there are many wonderful treasures to be found. All plants are subject to availability so please email or telephone before you visit especially if you are looking for specific colours or varieties.
Lewisias are real show-stoppers in the garden, giving a spectacular show of brilliantly coloured flowers in spring, often followed by a second flush of flowers in summer. These have many uses in both the garden and alpine house and much can be learnt about their cultural requirements from looking ...
Connie at work with Head Gardener Nigel Hopes The Ashwood Charitable Trust is delighted to announce that it has awarded its second Adam Greathead Award to Connie Hudson (pictured with Nursery owner John Massey). Throughout her application, taster day and interview, Connie displayed her passion...
Spring into Summer showcases the wonderful selection of plants available for creating spectacular se...
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