Alstroemeria 'Phoenix' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
Peruvian lily 'Phoenix'
Peruvian lily 'Phoenix' RHS
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Conservatory Greenhouse Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Alstroemeriaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or very early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Pull stems up after flowering, leaving tubers in ground

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free but a virus may be a problem