Alstroemeria brasiliensis 'Cally Star' (v)
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 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H3Botanical 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
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to a virus
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