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Peruvian lily 'Amarillo'

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Clump-forming perennial, to 90cm tall, with alternating, strap-like green leaves and terminal clusters of peachy-pink flowers, the inner petals streaked yellow and speckled dark brown. Flowers appear in summer through to autumn

Scientific classification

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

Distribution of Peruvian lily 'Amarillo'

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 'Amarillo'

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Peruvian lily 'Amarillo' care guide

Mild even substrate moisture, prevent standing water at roots
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Mild even substrate moisture, prevent standing water at roots

Fertilizing

Diluted alstroemeria feed biweekly spring summer growing time

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; use a dry mulch for the first two winters. See Alstroemeria cultivation

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