Mango Tango is a brilliant cultivar of the Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian Lily. This compact, clump-forming perennial is celebrated for its spectacular and long-lasting display of flowers in rich, tropical colours. Its trumpet-shaped blooms are a vibrant fusion of mango-orange, bright yellow, and deep red streaks, giving it a truly dazzling appearance. It’s a reliable and easy-to-grow plant that provides continuous colour from spring right through to autumn.
- Sunlight Requirement: ‘Mango Tango’ performs best in a position with full sun to partial shade. In Australia’s hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade is recommended to protect the blooms and foliage from scorching.
- Usage: With its long flowering season and compact growth habit, this is an excellent plant for garden beds, borders, and a key addition to a cottage garden. It’s also particularly well-suited to pots and containers, allowing its vibrant colours to be enjoyed on patios and balconies. Its blooms have an exceptional vase life, making them superb as cut flowers.
- Care Tips:
- Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. However, ensure the soil drains well, as this plant dislikes sitting in water.
- Soil: It prefers rich, fertile, and well-draining soil.
- Maintenance: Instead of cutting spent flower stems, gently pull them from the base of the plant. This encourages new shoots and a fresh flush of blooms. It’s a low-maintenance plant that generally doesn’t require deadheading.
- Fertiliser: A balanced liquid or slow-release fertiliser applied in spring and summer will help support its long flowering period.
