Overview
Alstroemeria psittacina 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 psittacina 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 psittacina, with the common names Peruvian lily, parrot flower, parrot lily, lily of the Incas, princess lily and New Zealand Christmas bell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is found in cerrado and pantanal vegetation in Brazil and Argentina.
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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 psittacina 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 psittacina
- 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 psittacina?
Alstroemeria psittacina prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria psittacina need?
Alstroemeria psittacina grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria psittacina hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria psittacina 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 psittacina?
Division, rhizome planting.
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