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Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Peruvian lilies, Alstroemeria, are among the most showy of perennials, with their spectacular large, brightly streaked flowers.

Alstroemeria ‘Houston' is a pretty variety, bearing white blooms with central pinks splashes and a yellow throat. It’s ideal for growing in a mixed ornamental border or as part of a container display, and makes an excellent cut flower.

Grow Alstroemeria ‘Houston’ 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.

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Alstroemeria ‘Houston’ and wildlife

Alstroemeria ‘Houston’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Alstroemeria ‘Houston’ poisonous?

Alstroemeria ‘Houston’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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