Overview
Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids 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 Meyer hybrids are cultivars of the Alstroemeria genus, herbaceous perennials known for their fleshy roots and bushy habit. These plants produce upright stems with narrow, lanceolate leaves and bear umbels of funnel-shaped flowers in summer. They are deciduous and thrive in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, they are suitable for a range of garden settings including cottage gardens, city courtyards, and flower borders, and are also valued as cut flowers.
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, 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 Meyer hybrids 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 Meyer hybrids
- 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 Meyer hybrids?
Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids need?
Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids 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 Meyer hybrids hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria Meyer hybrids 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 Meyer hybrids?
Division in autumn or very early spring.