Alstroemeria 'Claire'
"Dwarf Peruvian lily"
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Sometimes simplicity is the key to elegance, and the pure white petals of Alstroemeria 'Claire' are testament to this. The delicate, finely ruffled blooms feature just the subtlest of markings, charmingly adorned with pale lime tinge and lemon blush—it’s tasteful, chic perfection! Like most Peruvian lilies, these make excellent cut flowers and this variety has the added bonus of an exceptionally generous flowering season. From June through to the first frosts, the crisp white blooms of Alstroemeria Colorita® 'Claire' will make excellent cutting material which will be a highlight in summer and autumn indoor arrangements or even wedding bouquets.
The Colorita® series of Alstroemeria are known for being densely branched and compact, so these pretty perennials should not need any staking and their neat form lends itself well to use in containers. Alstroemeria 'Claire' will grow happily in full sun to partial shade, but bear in mind that the shadier the spot, the fewer flowers will appear. The sunnier the better! Regular deadheading will promote more flowers to form, but interestingly, rather than snipping off the flowerhead, cutting the whole stem at the base is recommended as this will trigger the growth of new stems for a full, bushy plant.
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 Colorita® 'Claire'
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Flower colour
White
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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 the Alstroemeria 'Claire' 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. 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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