ALSTROEMERIA
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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.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Ideal for borders and containers. A long-lasting cut flower -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, viruses, red spider mite under glass -
Place of origin
South America. Bred by Konst, The Netherlands -
Fully hardyBorderline
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Height and Spread
30cm (12in) -
TuberousClump-forming, fleshy-rooted perennial with narrow, 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)Borderline -
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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Alstroemeria - Growing Guide
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