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ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Tamara'
Commonly known as Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower
Dwarf Long Flowering Varieties
Deep purple-pink with small, yellow flash
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
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Height30cm (12in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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TuberousClump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sunSheltered site -
Partial shade
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Tamara'
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Additional Features
Good to knowIdeal for borders and containers. A long-lasting cut flower
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, viruses. Red spider mite under glass
Place of originSouth America. Princess Lilies series bred by Royal Van Santen, The Netherlands -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
May cause skin allergy -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Alstroemeria - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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