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Herbaceous Perennial

Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'PBR
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Peruvian lily 'Sweet Laura'

Clump-forming, herbaceous perennial, up to 90cm high, with lance-shaped mid green leaves, and lightly-scented funnel-shaped flowers from summer to autumn, rich yellow tipped with orange and flecked with dark brown

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Orange Green
Autumn Yellow Orange Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Alstroemeriaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Alstroemeria are fleshy rooted herbaceous perennials forming spreading clumps of erect stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped leaves, with umbels of showy funnel-shaped flowers in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in rich, fertile, free-draining soil which is neutral or slightly acidic. This cultivar is hardier than many others; for more advice, see alstroemeria cultivation

Propagation

Propagate, for personal use, by division in spring; take care of the fragile roots which must be replanted immediately after division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Pull up spent flowered stems, leaving tubers in ground

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus

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