Alstroemeria ligtu hybrid and A. aurantiaca
Superb cut flowers - Masses of color in May to midsummer - Needs full sun
(part shade in hot climates) and moderate water - Combines beautifully with
Caryopteris and
Echinacea
3-4 foot perennials produce broad, loose clusters of brilliant azalea-like flowers which are superb for cutting. Alstroemeria prefers cool, moist, deep, well-drained soil. Blooms late spring through summer. Winter hardy to zone 7, or zone 6 with protection. Seeds require pre-chilling in the refrigerator, easy instructions included. Packet is 20 seeds.
PR713 DR. SALTER'S HYBRIDSAlstroemeria Seeds
Alstroemeria ligtu hybrid
Shades of yellow, orange, red, pink and gold, attractively veined or mottled.
PR715 ORANGE
Alstroemeria Seeds
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Gorgeous shades of orange and yellow.

How to Plant ALSTROEMERIA SeedsSow seed in individual 3 inch pots, putting 3 seeds 1/4 inch deep. Place in zip-lock bags and keep them at 70 degrees F. for 3 weeks. Then move bags into the refrigerator for 3 more weeks. Next, move them back to 70 degrees F., germination begins in about 2 weeks. Transplant entire clump into the garden 15-24 inches apart.
