Alstroemeria Jupiter (Planet Series) | 2L Pot

Exotic-looking blooms. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: slow growing to average Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy The butter-yellow petals of this free-flowering perennial, have a warm peach glow, as well as a smattering of deep brownish red steaks and spots. The flowers last well when placed in a vase, and their soft colouring makes them easy to mix with a wide range of tones. Garden care: 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.