Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo'
Specially bred for patio pots
Grown by Jack
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Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo'
- Lily-like purple flowers with black speckles and a white throat on the upper petals
- Long flowering from May to October
- A dwarf, compact clump-forming perennial which is fully hardy and drought tolerant
- Specially bred for patio pots, these dramatic flowers also work well in a sunny or partially shaded border and are very long lasting in a vase
- Can be an irritant to skin and eyes - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
- This plant has been awarded RHS Plants for Pollinators status due to its value to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' is perfect for 30 cm pots, flowering prolifically in warm temperatures up to 28°C.
How big does it get?
Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 40 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' prefers deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Indigo' has an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in the coldest areas.
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