Alstroemeria ligtu hybrids
Peruvian lily
Producing a mass of multi-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers throughout summer, these showy perennials will slowly spread to form good-sized clumps if they are planted in a sheltered spot.
The flowers are excellent for cutting and will be long-lasting in a vase, so it is worth planting a few more than you need for the border.
The flowers are excellent for cutting and will be long-lasting in a vase, so it is worth planting a few more than you need for the border.
How to care for Alstroemeria ligtu hybrids:
Plant outside 20cm deep and 30-45cm apart after frost, or into pots under glass at any time. 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 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.
Newly planted alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm 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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.75m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans: Skin allergen
Unavailable
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