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Peruvian lily 'Spitfire'

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Clump-forming perennial with mid-green leafy stems to 60cm, the leaves edged with creamy-yellow; clusters of funnel-shaped orange-red flowers with a yellow flare on the upper petals appear in summer and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Peruvian lily 'Spitfire' (Alstroemeria 'Spitfire')
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 'Spitfire' pictures

Distribution of Peruvian lily 'Spitfire'

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 'Spitfire'

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Peruvian lily 'Spitfire' care guide

Regular moderate watering, dry surface layer acceptable briefly
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Regular moderate watering, dry surface layer acceptable briefly

Fertilizing

Mild flowering plant feed every three weeks in warm months

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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