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Alstroemeria

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Alstroemeria flower
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Alstroemeria plants – Hybrids and Species

Alstroemeria is commonly called the Peruvian Lily orLily of the Incas. Flowers resemble a miniature lily, and because of long vase life are popular as cut flowers. 

Guaranteed to to add colour to the garden, these are reliable flowering plants and with so many colours available they are real winners as cut flowers.

Look for species and varieties including A. aurea, A. pulchella (Parrot Plant ), Alstroemeria Regina, Alstroemeria ‘Red Baron’. Dwarf cultivars  known as ‘Princess Lilies’ are a wonderful low growing plant and will reach only 15cm in height..

The trumpet shaped alstroemeria hybrid flowers range in colors from white through to yellow and scarlet on long stems, yes they are a great cut flower.

Care and growing conditions

Alstroemeria plants prefer full sun to partial shade and a well drained humus rich soil. Alstroemeria bulbs grow well in a container and will bloom from spring through summer. Flowering from spring onwards and then die back at the end of summer to early autumn, its then that they can cut back and larger clumps can be be divided if required

Alstroemeria do require good drainage, to prevent diseases. A ph of around 6 is ideal. No really specific fertilisers seem to be available so use an all purpose slow release, or the same fertiliser you would use for carnations. Extreme heat will may a little wilt and perhaps leaf burn. Alstroemeria are also not very frost tolerant. Pests include aphids and thrips.

Care Summary

  • Position – Sunny to a little shade. More shade in warmer climates and protection from mid summer afternoon sun is ideal.
  • Soil – Humus rich well drained.
  • Fertiliser – Use an organic fertiliser in spring.
  • Mulch – In spring mulch around plants to maintain moisture and a cool root run.
  • Frost tolerant – No
  • Drought tolerant – Yes once established and if well mulched.

Alstroemeria plants and bulbs are available for sale from the following nurseries and growers


Tesselaar Bulbs
TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au
Nutshell Nursery
NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au
FROGMORE GARDENS
FROGMORE GARDENS - phone 03 5424 1777
Blackwood Rd Newbury VIC 3458
email:sales@frogmoregardens.com.au
Herbaceous perennial. Grass & prairie plants specialists. Mail Order & personal shopping.
www.frogmoregardens.com.au
Perennial plants
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
VAN DIEMEN QUALITY BULBS
VAN DIEMEN QUALITY BULBS
365 Lighthouse Rd Wynyard. TAS 7325
PH 03 6442 2012 
email to: sales@vdqbulbs.com.au 
www.vdqbulbs.com.au
MISTYDOWNS - Unusual Perennials and Climbing Plants
MISTYDOWNS - Phone 03 534 5 2847
P O Box 398 Creswick Vic 3363 
Retail & Mail Order Specialist Growers of Heritage Roses, Unusual Perennials, Tree & Herbaceous Peonies. Mail order and Nursery Sales.
www.mistydowns.com.au
Lynn's Rare Plants
LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

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