- Botanical name: Alstroemeria 'Cleo'
- Common name: Peruvian lily
- Family: Alstroemeriaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Peruvian lilies, Alstroemeria, are among the most showy of perennials, with their spectacular large, brightly streaked flowers.
Alstroemeria ‘Cleo’ is an extremely striking variety, bearing incredible dark purple blooms with pale yellow throats, large anthers and burgundy streaks. It’s superb planted in groups along a path edge, or grouped informally in a sheltered sunny border. It makes an excellent cut flower, with the blooms lasting for up to two weeks in water.
Grow Alstroemeria ‘Cleo’ in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Stake them so they don’t collapse in the wind or rain, and keep picking the flowers for cutting, or deadheading – pull from the root and they will continue to flower for months. Not fully hardy, mulch for the first two winters to protect the rootball.
How to grow Alstroemeria 'Cleo'
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Plant size
80cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in November |
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Alstroemeria 'Cleo' and wildlife
Alstroemeria 'Cleo' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Alstroemeria 'Cleo' poisonous?
Alstroemeria 'Cleo' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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