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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.
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Good to know
Ideal for borders and containers. A longlasting cut flower. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, viruses. Red spider mite under glass. -
Place of origin
South America. Princess Lilies series bred by RoyalVanSanten, The Netherlands -
Height and Spread
30cm (12in) -
TuberousClump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Sheltered site -
Partial shade
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may cause skin allergy
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