About
Alstroemeria 'Friendship' is a clump-forming perennial that reaches approximately 1 meter in height. It features elongated, vibrant green leaves and blooms from early summer through autumn. The flowers are arranged in terminal clusters, showcasing funnel-shaped, pale yellow petals that are accented with pink at the edges and green tips. The upper petals are marked with dark brown speckles, adding depth to the floral display.
About the genus
Alstroemeria are herbaceous perennials with fleshy roots that develop into spreading clumps. They feature upright stems adorned with narrow, lanceolate leaves. In summer, these plants produce umbels of prominent, funnel-shaped flowers.
Growing conditions
- 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
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
- Toxicity
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Compact, clump-forming perennial about 60cm tall, with bright green, lance-shaped leaves, and from early summer to autumn produces clusters of funnel-shaped watermelon-red flowers which have a creamy to pale yellow throat and dark brown speckles on the upper petals
- Pruning
- Pull up spent flowered stems, leaving tubers in ground
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus