Alstroemeria Duchesses d'Anjou Valentine

Alstroemeria 'Valentine' is a rather compact Peruvian Lily, selected for its summer and autumn flowering in shades of mauve, pink and violet. This variety from the Duchesses D’Anjou series is characterised by moderate growth and sturdy stems; it is well-suited for cut-flower arrangements, small gardens and especially for container growing. You will appreciate the freshness of its colouring, enhanced by a light centre finely streaked with dark purple.

This plant belongs to the Alstroemeriaceae family. Its scientific name is Alstroemeria 'Valentine' (DUCHESSES D'ANJOU series). It is a horticultural cultivar obtained by Turcieflor, in France, and launched in 2024. The Duchesses d’Anjou series brings together compact alstroemerias, adapted to small spaces and container cultivation, whose flowering is well showcased on plants of moderate size.
Like other alstroemerias, 'Valentine' is a perennial with a fleshy rhizome that regrows from the base each year. Its foliage is deciduous: the aerial growth disappears during winter, then reappears with the return of fine weather. The plant has a bushy, dense, rather upright habit, and reaches about 40 cm in all directions. The lanceolate, bright green leaves cover the stems. The 4-5 cm diameter flowers are produced continuously from May-June until early autumn in shades of purple, pink and violet, with a white centre streaked with dark purple. The petals are finely speckled at the centre, similar to the refined pattern of miniature lilies. This elegant flower is also suitable for cut flower arrangements, due to its good vase life. The hardiness of this variety is around -5 °C:  it can overwinter in the ground in mild regions, but should be protected by a thick mulch. In colder climates, grow it in a pot to be overwintered frost-free.

Alstroemeria Duchesses d'Anjou 'Valentine' is primarily used in flowering pots, on a terrace, balcony or near an entrance, where the delicacy of its flowers can be appreciated up close. In a border, place it in the foreground, avoiding competition from overly vigorous perennials. In a container, it pairs very well with Scaevola aemula Surdiva Blue, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’, Angelonia Angelface Blue and Verbena Estrella Pink Ballet. These plants create a light, floriferous and very summery collection.