Overview
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and wildlife gardens.
About
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar belonging to the Alstroemeria genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. These plants develop fleshy roots and upright stems with narrow, lanceolate leaves. In spring and summer, 'Anoushka' produces umbels of prominent, funnel-shaped flowers. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it suits city gardens, patios, and wildlife-friendly spaces, and is best propagated by division in autumn or early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alstroemeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria 'Anoushka'
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria 'Anoushka'?
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' need?
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria 'Anoushka' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Alstroemeria 'Anoushka'?
Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring.
More in the Alstroemeria genus
- Alstroemeria 'Laguna'
- Alstroemeria 'Nina'
- Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha
- Alstroemeria isabellana
- Alstroemeria pelegrinalily of the Incas
- Alstroemeria 'Athena'
- Alstroemeria 'Bailey's Butterfly'
- Alstroemeria 'Ballerina'