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Peruvian lily 'Polka'

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Clump-forming perennial to 60cm, with mid-green leafy stems bearing clusters of rosy-pink flowers, the outer petals with a purple flare, the inner ones marked with yellow, borne in summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Peruvian lily 'Polka' (Alstroemeria 'Polka')
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: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Peruvian lily 'Polka' pictures

Distribution of Peruvian lily 'Polka'

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 'Polka'

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Peruvian lily 'Polka' care guide

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

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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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