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Peruvian lily 'Phoenix'

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Clump-forming herbaceous perennial about 65cm tall, with variegated, lance-shaped mid-green leaves with an irregular pale green and cream border, tinged pink in spring. Terminal clusters of flowers are rosy red, with dark streaks and a yellow blotch on the upper two inner petals

Scientific classification

Species: Peruvian lily 'Phoenix' (Alstroemeria 'Phoenix')
Genus: Alstroemeria
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · 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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Distribution of Peruvian lily 'Phoenix'

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 'Phoenix'

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Peruvian lily 'Phoenix' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Pull stems up after flowering, 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; mulch for the first two winters

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