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Peruvian lily 'Red Elf'

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Clump-forming perennial about 30-40cm tall, with mid-green, lance-shaped leaves and terminal clusters of vibrant red flowers, the inner upper petals have an orange flash and black streaks

Scientific classification

Species: Peruvian lily 'Red Elf' (Alstroemeria 'Red Elf')
Genus: Alstroemeria
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Peruvian lily 'Red Elf' pictures

Distribution of Peruvian lily 'Red Elf'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Peruvian lily 'Red Elf'

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Peruvian lily 'Red Elf' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Pull up spent flowered stems, leaving tubers in ground

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or very early spring

Growing

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

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