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Herbaceous Perennial

Alstroemeria brasiliensis 'Cally Star' (v)
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lily-of-the-Incas 'Cally Star'

A clump-forming perennial, to around 60cm high, with lance-shaped green leaves edged with creamy white. Funnel-shaped, reddish pink flowers with touches of green and dark purple are produced in loose clusters at the tips of the stems in summer

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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
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Cream White
Summer Red Pink Green Cream White
Autumn Green Cream White
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in light, free draining, fertile soil, in a sunny sheltered position. Will not tolerate waterlogging. May need support (see staking perennials), and may need winter protection. 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
  • 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 and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus

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