We're offering you a 3 or 6 Mystery Alstroemeria Plants for £14.99, saving you up to 35% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £22.99 (correct as of 04.07.2025).

Alstroemeria

Add a burst of colour to your garden with Alstroemeria! Known as Peruvian Lilies, Alstroemeria are prized for their vibrant, lily-like blooms that light up beds, borders, and containers from early summer through autumn. These hardy perennials are beloved by gardeners for their reliable return each year and their ability to thrive with little fuss.

Why Choose Mystery Alstroemeria?

• Dazzling Displays: Each plant produces clusters of exotic-looking flowers in a surprise mix of colours—perfect for adding drama to your garden or patio.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Flowering typically begins in June and can continue into October, providing months of interest.
• Versatile Uses: Excellent in cottage gardens, borders, patio pots, or as cut flowers indoors thanks to their strong stems and extended vase life.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting: Plant your jumbo plug plants outdoors after the risk of frost has passed, ideally in late spring.
• Location: Prefers full sun or partial shade; choose a sheltered spot protected from harsh winds.
• Soil: Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil. Add compost or organic matter when planting for optimal growth.
• Watering: Water regularly during dry spells but avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and again after flowering to support healthy growth.
• Pruning: Remove spent flower stems to encourage new blooms. Cut back foliage after it dies down naturally in autumn.
• Mature Size: Reaches around 70cm (27") tall with a spread of up to 50cm (19").

Design Inspiration & Companion Planting

• Cottage Gardens: Pair with hardy geraniums, salvia, or nepeta for classic summer borders.
• Pots & Containers: Combine with trailing lobelia or petunias for vibrant patio displays.
• Bouquet Ready: Harvest stems when buds are just opening for the longest vase life indoors.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Alstroemeria?
  The best time is after the last frost in spring. Plant directly into prepared soil or containers outdoors from late April onwards.
• How much care do these plants need?
  Mystery Alstroemeria are low-maintenance perennials—just water during dry spells and remove spent blooms for best results.
• Will I know which colours I receive?
  No—these are supplied as a mystery mix of unnamed varieties, so you'll enjoy a surprise selection of beautiful blooms each season!