Overview
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Alstroemeria genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun with a sheltered aspect, ideally facing south, east, or west. Preferring moist but well-drained neutral loam soil, it is hardy to UK hardiness zone H4. This versatile plant suits a variety of garden settings including cottage and informal gardens, city and courtyard spaces, patios, and containers. It is also valued for cut flowers and works well in flower borders, beds, and as underplanting beneath roses and shrubs. Propagation is achieved by division in autumn or very 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
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm'?
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' need?
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria 'Parigo Charm' 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 'Parigo Charm'?
Division in autumn or very early spring.