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Herbaceous Perennial

Alstroemeria Inticancha Machu ('Tesmach'PBR) (Inticancha Series)

A compact, clump-forming perennial to around 40cm high, with lance-shaped green leaves. Funnel-shaped, cerise pink flowers, with darker flecks on the upper petals, are borne over a long period from late spring into autumn

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

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Alstroemeriaceae
Native to the UK
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

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How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade. Will not tolerate waterlogging. Add a dry mulch for extra protection for the first two winters. See alstroemeria cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by division, in autumn or very early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • 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 and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus

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