Overview
Alstroemeria chilensis is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria chilensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Alstroemeria chilensis is a clump-forming cultivar of the Alstroemeria genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with a south, east, or west aspect. This plant grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard spaces, patios, and containers. It is also valued for cut flowers and underplanting roses and shrubs. Propagation is by division in autumn or very early spring.
About the genus
Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America, although some have become naturalized in the United States, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Madeira and the Canary Islands. Almost all of the species are restricted to one of two distinct centers of diversity: one in central Chile and southern Argentina, the other in eastern Brazil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alstroemeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria chilensis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria chilensis
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria chilensis?
Alstroemeria chilensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria chilensis need?
Alstroemeria chilensis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria chilensis hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria chilensis 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 chilensis?
Division in autumn or very early spring.