Plants
Peruvian lily, Yellow / Alstroemeria lutea
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Geographical origin: Southern America
Adult size: Height up to 70 cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Type of soil: Any
Climate: Hardy up to -10°C, the above ground part disappears at -5°C
Site: Partial shade to full sun Planting Density: 4 / m²
Properties and uses:
The flowers of the Peruvian Lily 'Anjou' are orangey, brightened up with red hints and dark stripes.
The Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas will not go unnoticed in your garden thanks to its thousand and one colourful blossom which start in the spring and last to the end of summer. The cut flowers keep well in vases, approximately 2 weeks; they symbolise friendship.
The Lily of the Incas develops into very dense clumps and does not require much maintenance.
Mulching its base in winter and prune the withered foliage in the spring is sufficient to give it back its vigour. -