Alstroemeria Inticancha Liliana ('Teslilia') (PBR) (Inticancha Series)
Peruvian lily
Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Liliana' produces a succession of pretty, 5-6cm flowers, each with soft lilac petals, deeper markings and contrasting tones around the centre. Held above fresh green foliage, the blooms keep coming from early summer into autumn, giving you a long-lasting display without taking up too much space.
Its naturally neat habit makes it particularly useful for patio containers, smaller gardens and the front of mixed borders, while the long-lasting flowers are also lovely for cutting and bringing indoors.
Its naturally neat habit makes it particularly useful for patio containers, smaller gardens and the front of mixed borders, while the long-lasting flowers are also lovely for cutting and bringing indoors.
How to care for Alstroemeria Inticancha Liliana ('Teslilia') (PBR) (Inticancha Series):
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position, ideally sheltered from strong winds. If planting into large containers, use a general-purpose potting compost. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry spells, but avoid waterlogging.
Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8in) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to help protect the crowns.
After flowering, cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8in) deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to help protect the crowns.
After flowering, cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans: Skin allergen
