Overview
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds, cut flowers and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha is a bushy herbaceous perennial belonging to the Alstroemeria genus, known for its fleshy roots and upright stems with narrow, lanceolate leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. It produces umbels of funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer, making it suitable for cottage gardens, patios, flower borders, and as cut flowers. Propagation is best done by division in autumn or early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alstroemeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha?
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha need?
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha 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 diluta subsp. chrysantha?
Division in autumn or very early spring.
More in the Alstroemeria genus
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- Alstroemeria 'Athena'
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