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ALSTROEMERIA
Commonly known as Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower
Genus of about 50 species of perennials from mountain screes and grassland in South America.
The fleshy tubers spread to form clumps.
The flowers are long-lasting for a vase and should be plucked rather than cut though care must be taken as contact with the foliage can aggravate skin allergies.
Further Reading....
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Good to know - grown for their showy, funnel-shaped flowers. Good as cut flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, viruses, red spider mite in greenhouse. -
Place of Origin - South America. -
Tuberous - clump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves 7-12cm (3-5in) long on erect stems. Showy, funnel-shaped flowers with 6 tepals throughout the summer.
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun - sheltered site -
Partial shade -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Alstroemeria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ALSTROEMERIA
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Eliane' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Succession of deep pink flowers with gold centres
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Fabiana' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Creamy-yellow, variegated foliage
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Katiana' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Red flowers
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Lisa' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Vibrant yellow flowers
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Louise' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Magenta flowers with yellow throats flecked with dark red
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Mulan' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Violet purple with darker purple markings
ALSTROEMERIA 'Princess Tamara' >
Commonly known as: Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower.
Deep purple-pink with small, yellow flash
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