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n. - A certain genus of South American plants, valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers.

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  • Apart from the glasshouses of alstroemeria plants, hardly any artificial light is visible.
  • John Lewis Direct has also extended its flowers by post service to include Fairtrade sunflowers, spray roses and alstroemeria.
  • Fairtrade Scented Peach arrangement £37; evokes the feeling of a wild garden on a sunny afternoon, packed with fragranced Ambiance roses, alstroemeria, gypsphila and...
  • Fairtrade Rosy Glow bouquet £35; enjoy this array of blooms including tickled pink Sweet Unique and blush white spray roses, harmonised with the rich berry hues of Valentine...
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