The Little Miss series of Alstroemeria are very compact in habit reaching only 15-25cm. Covered in a multitude of exotic looking white blooms splashed with pale pink and a soft-yellow throat, continuously from June to November. Happy in borders and containers. Prefers well drained soil in sun or part shade. Hardy.
Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ is a compact perennial that produces beautiful white blooms with splashes of pale pink and soft yellow throats. Its long-lasting flowers bloom from June to November, making it a fantastic addition to borders and containers. Below is a detailed guide on how to plant and care for Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ to ensure it thrives and enhances your garden.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Spring: Plant Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ in spring when the soil has warmed up. This gives the plant time to establish strong roots before the flowering season.
Autumn: Alternatively, you can plant in early autumn. This allows the plant to settle in before it goes dormant, promoting healthier growth in the following year.
Site Selection
Sunlight: For the best blooms, select a spot where Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ will receive full sun. It can also tolerate partial shade, though full sun promotes better flowering.
Soil: Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ prefers well-drained soil. Adding organic matter, such as compost, will improve drainage and provide essential nutrients to the plant. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width and the same depth as the root ball of Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ to give the roots room to spread.
Soil Preparation: Mix compost or well-rotted manure into the soil to enhance fertility and drainage. Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ thrives in nutrient-rich soil.
Planting: Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill with soil and gently firm down to eliminate air pockets.
Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the roots. Ensure the area drains well.
Watering Requirements
During the growing season, water Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ regularly, especially in dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Once established, it can tolerate short dry spells, but regular watering helps it produce more blooms. In the dormant season, reduce watering but ensure the soil doesn’t completely dry out.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to promote strong growth and abundant blooms. Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ benefits from additional nutrients to enhance its flowering potential.
Mid-Season: A light feed mid-summer can extend the flowering period, ensuring the plant maintains its vigour throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers from Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ to encourage continuous blooming. Deadheading keeps the plant looking tidy and promotes new growth.
Autumn Pruning: After the final bloom in autumn, cut the plant back to ground level. This prepares it for dormancy and helps it come back stronger next season.
Mulching
Spring: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Organic mulch such as bark chips or compost will help regulate soil temperature.
Winter: In colder months, mulching around the plant helps protect the roots from frost, ensuring your Alstroemeria survives and blooms again in the following year.
Supporting the Plant
Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ generally has a compact growth habit and does not require staking. However, if your garden is prone to strong winds, consider providing light support to prevent any damage to the stems.
Final Tips
Alstroemeria ‘Little Miss Sophie’ is an easy-to-care-for perennial that will reward you with continuous blooms for months. By planting it in a sunny, well-drained location and following this simple care routine, you’ll enjoy vibrant white-pink flowers in your garden or containers throughout the summer and into autumn. Whether you’re growing it in borders or pots, this Alstroemeria will bring colour and elegance to your outdoor space.
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Karen S. (verified owner) –
Lynda (verified owner) –
Excellent service, very quick delivery and plants well-packed. Looking forward to seeing these beautiful plants match the growth of their namesake – our beautiful grand daughter!
jane cork (verified owner) –
Gina (verified owner) –
Healthy looking plant with several shoots, well packaged so it arrived safely and delivered quickly.
John (verified owner) –
Pamela S. (verified owner) –
Well packaged and appear to be healthy plants
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I WAS EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH MY PUCHASE AND IT IS NOW IN MY GARDEN
Keith Booth (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
joseph denardo (verified owner) –
Plant arrived in healthy condition and well and safely packaged
Lynne (verified owner) –
Very good size large plant
Ann Thomas (verified owner) –
Slight damage but otherwise seems in good condition. Some flowers to come
STEPHEN (verified owner) –
Excellent condition. Well packaged and sent immediately.
S Taylor (verified owner) –
Great experience, great ordering procedure, fast delivery, packaged well, a lovely healthy plant, all at a fabulous price. Thanks
Lee (verified owner) –
Arrived quickly and in a healthy robust condition. Very pleased.
Ann Gammon (verified owner) –
Jan Freeman (verified owner) –
Quick delivery – excellent plants arriving in great condition
Gordon Sharp (verified owner) –
Alan Robins (verified owner) –
Plants were good, but had been shaken about quite a bit in transit.
Rebecca P. (verified owner) –
Great seller, beautiful carefully packaged and well grown plant! Very happy, will buy again, thanks!
Anthony Priestley (verified owner) –
Angharad (verified owner) –
Arrived very quickly
kathleen (verified owner) –
Carol B. (verified owner) –
Fabulous plant safely packaged and delivered quickly, thank you.
Ian Lloyd (verified owner) –
Excellent healthy plants
Lisa (verified owner) –
Excellent quality plant, brilliant service
Colin (verified owner) –
Angela (verified owner) –
Katy (verified owner) –
Lovely.little flower and arrived well packaged
CARMA (verified owner) –
KEITH P. (verified owner) –
Another beautiful, delicate looking flower.
Ann Lee (verified owner) –
I was happy to receive this plant which arrived on time. Ordering on line was easy and telephone assistance was very helpful thank you Proctors.
John Barker (verified owner) –
Arrived in good condition, very pleased with order.
PATRICIA SKRYBANT (verified owner) –
See above. I am delighted to deal with you
Stephen (verified owner) –
Easy purchase, reasonable price & quick delivery, plants nice & healthy and already growing away in my garden pots! đź‘Ť
Christine Owen (verified owner) –
Good sized healthy plant
Christine N. (verified owner) –
Fantastic service. Packaged well and lovely healthy plant. Thank you
Maureen B. (verified owner) –
Again a gorgeous looking plant & so beautifully packed.
Margaret Rogers (verified owner) –
Nice plants
Gail (verified owner) –
Excellent seamless efficient service plants arrived in fantastic condition well packaged and suitably watered. Highly recommended.
Tina (verified owner) –
Donald J Gibson (verified owner) –
Avanda Larkin (verified owner) –
If I could give more than 5 I would amazing service from start to finish plants strong and healthy
Packaged brilliantly every plant was treated with care from the way they were packaged
Fast delivery can’t praise this company enough
Will be ordering ALL my plants from here from now on safely in the knowledge I will receive them in perfect condition
Keep the amazing job you do and you will have a customer for life
Deborah Merga (verified owner) –
Beautiful, well established and packaged well
Denise Welch (verified owner) –
Best nursery I have ordered from lovely plants very well packed thought of customer first excellent
Sue (verified owner) –
Plants are very good quality and speed of service excellent. The bottom of the cardboard packaging was wet and partly disintegrated but luckily contents not damaged. Guess this was due to poor handling by courier as we were in for the delivery.
Lynda Trotter (verified owner) –
Excellent display of plants,everyone most helpful.Last week I ordered two Miss Sophie Alstromeria to be delivered to my brother in Aspley Guise Bedfordshire,again most impressed with on line order and delivery.Ihad text messages and email with precise time of delivery.Very well done indeed.
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