Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'PBR
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 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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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