Alstroemeria 'Mulan'
"Dwarf Peruvian lily"
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You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Description
Fall in love with the lovely lilac-coloured blooms of Alstroemeria 'Mulan'. Pale mauve petals, splashed in cream and violet are etched with mesmerising purple dashes that make a hypnotic focal point. This compact Peruvian lily will be the crowning jewel of the garden in summer, with orchid-like blooms which last from June to October, or even later in a mild autumn. The exotic-looking flowers of Alstroemeria 'Mulan' sit atop sturdy 30-40cm stems above a clump of lush green foliage. Bred to have a dwarf habit, Colorita® alstroemerias are naturally compact which makes them perfect for pots, spaces at the front of a border or exposed areas—they’re strong, long-lasting and low maintenance.
Alstroemeria Colorita® 'Mulan' is a clump forming perennial which grows back every year, the size of the clump gradually increases each year, producing a succession of flowers every summer. If you like growing your own cut flowers, you’ll find these have a good stem length and impressive vase life—they’ll add plenty of glamour to summer bouquets! Peruvian lilies enjoy a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Alstroemeria 'Mulan' is easy to grow and typically hardy to around -5°C, so give this plant a sheltered spot where it will be protected from the worst of the winter weather.
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 × hybrida Colorita® 'Mulan'
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Flower colour
Mauve, purple
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Plant size
1
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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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 your Alstroemeria 'Mulan' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Dwarf 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.
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 before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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