Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alstroemeria hybrida Little Miss Christina Peruvian Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Clumping, Dense, Upright
Description:
The Little Miss™ series of Alstroemeria are very compact in habit reaching only 15-25cm in height. Covered by a multitude of flowers, they are supremely beautiful in the garden as a border plant or massed planted. Try using Little Miss™ Alstroemeria in patio containers for a striking display. Little Miss Christina has cream flowers with splashes of pink and yellow. CAUTION Skin irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Alstroemeriaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate