Overview
Alstroemeria isabellana is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria isabellana 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 isabellana is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Alstroemeria genus, known for forming spreading clumps with upright stems and narrow, lanceolate leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. It produces umbels of funnel-shaped flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, cottage, patio, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and can be 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 isabellana 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 isabellana
- 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 isabellana?
Alstroemeria isabellana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria isabellana need?
Alstroemeria isabellana 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 isabellana hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria isabellana 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 isabellana?
Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring.
More in the Alstroemeria genus
- Alstroemeria 'Laguna'
- Alstroemeria 'Nina'
- Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha
- Alstroemeria pelegrinalily of the Incas
- Alstroemeria 'Anoushka'
- Alstroemeria 'Athena'
- Alstroemeria 'Bailey's Butterfly'
- Alstroemeria 'Ballerina'