Peruvian lily 'Candy'

How to Grow and Care for Peruvian lily 'Candy'

Peruvian lily 'Candy' · Alstroemeria 'Candy'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Young plants are best left undisturbed to form clumps; use a dry mulch for the first two winters. See Alstroemeria cultivation for further advice

Watering: Consistently moist loam, avoid fully drying root system outSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Peruvian lily 'Candy'

Peruvian lily 'Candy'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleConsistently moist loam, avoid fully drying root system out
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed biweekly active blooming period
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Young plants are best left undisturbed to form clumps; use a dry mulch for the first two winters. See Alstroemeria cultivation for further advice

How to Water Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Consistently moist loam, avoid fully drying root system out

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

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What Soil Is Best for Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Balanced perennial feed biweekly active blooming period

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How to Prune Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Pull up spent flowered stems, leaving tubers in ground

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How to Propagate Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Propagate by division in autumn or very early spring

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How to Transplant Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

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How to Care for Peruvian lily 'Candy' in Winter?

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How to Plant Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Young plants are best left undisturbed to form clumps; use a dry mulch for the first two winters. See Alstroemeria cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

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How to Harvest Peruvian lily 'Candy'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of Peruvian lily 'Candy'

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Peruvian lily 'Candy'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Alstroemeria 'Candy'
Genus
Alstroemeria
Family
Alstroemeriaceae
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