ALSTROEMERIA SEEDS aka Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria ligtu hybrid, Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Superb cut flower - Attracts hummingbirds - Masses of color from
May to midsummer - 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 midsummer. Winter hardy to zone 7, or zone 6
with protection.
PR00713 DR. SALTER'S HYBRIDS
Alstroemeria Seeds
Alstroemeria ligtu hybrid
Shades of yellow, orange, red, pink and gold, attractively veined or mottled. Appreciates moisture during growth and flowering, plants can be allowed to dry out after bloom is completed.
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PR00715 ORANGE
Alstroemeria Seeds
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Vigorous spreading plants produce gorgeous orange, yellow, or orange-red flowers with darker
stripes or flecks. If flowers are pulled from the roots rather than cut, repeat bloom is encouraged.
Because leaves are soft and plants produce little litter, Orange Alstroemeria is an excellent choice for
landscaping near swimming pools.
How to Plant ALSTROEMERIA Seeds
Sow seed in 3 inch
pots, placing 3 seeds ¼ inch
deep. Put inside zip-lock bags
and keep at 70° F. for 3 weeks. Then move bags
into refrigerator for 3
weeks. Next, return
to 70° F., germination
begins in about 2 weeks.
Transplant entire clump into the garden 12-18 inches apart.
Comments:
Full sun, part shade in hot climates. During growth and bloom provide regular water. Needs cool, moist, deep, well-drained soil. In zone 6 and colder parts of zone 7, protect crowns in winter using a deep mulch. Alstroemerias can be grown in cold-winter climates when tuberous roots are dug in fall, stored in moist (not wet) peat moss or vermiculite and kept at (ideally) 40° F. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
