Overview
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Peruvian lily, a genus native to South America. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for flower borders, beds, patios, containers, and as cut flowers. Propagation is typically by division.
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
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose'?
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' need?
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria 'Summer Rose' 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 'Summer Rose'?
Division.