Alstroemerias need full sun to flower well and should be grown in reasonably fertile and well drained soil. Choose a sheltered spot, ideally away from prevailing winds, and add organic matter to the soil before planting. In pots, use a peat-free. soil-based potting compost.

Ideally, plant alstroemerias in spring so they can settle in before flowering, spacing them 60 cm apart. For cut flowers, grow alstroemerias in an out of the way spot or ‘cuttings patch’ if you have space, such as on an allotment

Peruvian lily can be propagated in several ways, but the easiest and most reliable method is by dividing the tuberous roots. The best time to propagate Peruvian lilies is by dividing tubers in early spring before new growth begins.

Yes, you can grow the Peruvian lily in a pot, take care, it may outgrow the pot at some point.

Water at least 1 inch of water per week.

You can fertilize the Peruvian Lily infrequently.

Early summer through fall.

They often last as much as two weeks in a vase, but they are equally valuable for their display in a sunny border garden.

Peruvian Lily grows well with Cosmos and Dianthus.