ALSTROEMERIA
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ALSTROEMERIA
Commonly known as Peruvian lily, St. Martin's flower
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Whilst stocks last, normal carriage and packing charges apply.
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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Ideal for borders and containers. A longlasting cut flower -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, viruses - red spider mite in glasshouse -
Place of origin
South America. Princess Lilies series bred by RoyalVanSanten, The Netherlands -
Red
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
TuberousClump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrowly lance-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Dry-mulch in winter in frost-prone areas for first few years -
Partial shade
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may cause skin allergy
People -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Alstroemeria - Growing Guide