Overview
Alstroemeria ligtu is a plant with a clump-forming perennial habit in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with herbaceous, lance-shaped leaves foliage. Alstroemeria ligtu grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.
About
Alstroemeria ligtu, the Peruvian lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae, native to Peru, northwest Argentina and central Chile.
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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
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Alstroemeria ligtu size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming perennial
- Foliage
- Herbaceous, lance-shaped leaves
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria ligtu
- Propagation
- Division, rhizome planting
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to most pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to most diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria ligtu?
Alstroemeria ligtu prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria ligtu need?
Alstroemeria ligtu grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria ligtu hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria ligtu has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Alstroemeria ligtu?
Division, rhizome planting.
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