Overview
Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') is a cultivar of the Alstroemeria genus, known as Peruvian lilies. These herbaceous perennials form spreading clumps with upright stems and narrow, lanceolate leaves. Inca Lake produces prominent, funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils, tolerating chalk, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered positions with full sun or partial shade, it is hardy in the UK (H4) and ideal for city gardens, patios, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Propagation is by division in autumn or 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, 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series)
- 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series)?
Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) need?
Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series) 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 Inca Lake ('Koncalake') (Inca Series)?
Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring.