Alstroemeria 'Cahors' (Planet Series)
alstroemeria
The larger outer petals of this gorgeous Peruvian lily are rose pink, but have magenta-pink flashes and a touch of yellow, particularly...
2 litre pot
£19.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
The larger outer petals of this gorgeous Peruvian lily are rose pink, but have magenta-pink flashes and a touch of yellow, particularly towards the throat. The pink-tipped inner petals are a clear yellow, and are variously streaked with rusty brown markings. A very pretty combination of colours makes this summer-flowering perennial a must-have for the border, while the flowers, which last really well after being cut, make fab additions to the vase.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Alstroemeria Cahors (Planet Series):
Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8") deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to help protect the crowns. After flowering cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
