Alstroemeria 'Nicolas'
"Peruvian lily"
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Description
Plant Alstroemeria 'Nicolas' in your garden and prepare to be besotted with its gold and peach-toned radiance! This Peruvian lily is a hardy, clump forming perennial which will be the light and life of the summer border with a resplendent, enduring display of tropical-looking blooms which begin to burst forth in June and keep going well into autumn. Deep-red dashes freckle the petals of 'Nicolas' to create a flashy pattern which will catch the eye and reel you in to admire up close every time you pass by!
With long, upright stems of up to 70cm, Alstroemeria 'Nicolas' has good height for a position in the middle of a border. Its incredibly long-lasting flowers make this indispensable in summer bouquets. Top Alstroemeria tips for cut-flower growers: pull the stems from the base rather than cutting them as this will promote more flower production through summer. 'Nicolas' peruvian lilies are best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with well-drained soil. Fully hardy and rarely troubled by pests or disease, they are low maintenance and easy to grow plants which will return year after year. The clump will spread slightly every year, producing a greater number of flower stems each time.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Alstroemeria 'Nicolas' (Maxi Series)
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Flower colour
Yellow, peach
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Plant size
1
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Established height
60-80cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Alstroemeria 'Nicolas' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Peruvian lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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