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Peruvian lily [Inticancha Kanika] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Peruvian lily [Inticancha Kanika]

Alstroemeria Inticancha Kanika ('Tesikani') (Inticancha Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Alstroemeria
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, compact, clump-forming perennial with dark-green lance shaped leaves and clusters of salmon-pink funnel-shaped flowers which have a creamy white throat on the upper petals and dark brown speckles in summer and autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect dormant tubers with a layer of mulch in very cold winter conditions avoiding contact with roots. See also asltroemeria cultivation

Pruning

Pull flower stems and leaves, avoid cutting as this will cause damage to the plant

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot and soil virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years