Overview
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Alstroemeria, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and wildlife gardens.
About
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh' PBR) is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Alstroemeria genus, known for forming spreading clumps with fleshy roots. It produces upright stems with narrow, lanceolate leaves and prominent, funnel-shaped flowers in umbels during spring and summer. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, and prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city gardens, patios, and wildlife-friendly spaces, and can be propagated by division in autumn or early spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alstroemeria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR)
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR)?
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) need?
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Alstroemeria Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR) 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 Tonatiuh ('Tesnatiuh'PBR)?
Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring.
More in the Alstroemeria genus
- Alstroemeria 'Laguna'
- Alstroemeria 'Nina'
- Alstroemeria diluta subsp. chrysantha
- Alstroemeria isabellana
- Alstroemeria pelegrinalily of the Incas
- Alstroemeria 'Anoushka'
- Alstroemeria 'Athena'
- Alstroemeria 'Bailey's Butterfly'