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Garden Express :: Perennials :: Alstroemeria
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Alstroemerias (also known as Peruvian Lilies) are stringy, bulbous rhizomes that produce beautiful orchid-like flowers that are carried in clusters on top of the stems. Once settled in their environment the Alstroemeria will flower profusely. The more you pick, by simply pulling the stem out of the ground, the more the flowers reproduce. Good drought and frost tolerance.
Alstroemeria are very popular as cut flowers and look great in a summer border or dwarf varieties are suitable for pots.
Princess Lilies™ - Dwarf Alstromeria
Princess Lilies™ are beautiful lily-like flowers. They flower prolifically in sun and shade, flowers for a least 9 months, is very tough, has good drought tolerance, is ideal for pots and gardens and is available in a terrific selection of colours.
These delightful compact plants will flower continuously from spring to late autumn provided their few needs are met. Princess Lilies are ideal border plants, or as feature plants containers.
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Alstroemeria Collection
Code: ALSCOL
1 each of five varieties (separately labelled):
Regina
Mona Lisa
Yellow King
Butterscotch
Rosita
5 plants for $40.00 Save 20%
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
Price: $40.00
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Alstroemeria Pink
Code: ALSPIN
Alstroemeria
Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of pink flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers.
Prefers a full sun to part shade position, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
Regular price:
$10.00
Price: $5.00 save 50%
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Alstroemeria Xmas Green
Code: ALSXGR
Alstroemeria
Spotted red flowers edged in pale green. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers..
Prefers a full sun to part shade position, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
Regular price:
$10.00
Price: $5.00 save 50%
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Alstromeria Tall Butterscotch
Code: ALSBUT
Alstromeria
Soft pink peach blooms with dark yellow flushes. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers.
Prefers a full sun to part shade postition, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $10.00
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Alstromeria Tall Mona Lisa
Code: ALSMLI
Alstromeria
Pinkish-red outer flowers with ivory white pink flushes. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers.
Prefers a full sun to part shade postition, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $10.00
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Alstromeria Tall Regina
Code: ALSREG
Alstromeria
Light
rosy pink flowers. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers..
Prefers a full sun to part shade postition, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $10.00
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Alstromeria Tall Rosita
Code: ALSROS
Alstromeria
Candy pink blooms with a yellow throat. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers.
Prefers a full sun to part shade postition, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $10.00
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Alstromeria Tall Yellow King
Code: ALSYKI
Alstromeria
Golden yellow flowers with dark markings. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers.
Prefers a full sun to part shade postition, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $10.00
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Alstroemeria Purple
Code: ALSPUR
Alstroemeria
Purple flowers. Multiple long stems topped
with clusters of flowers. Flowers profusely and picking encourages more
flowers..
Prefers a full sun to part shade position, is suitable for large pots
or containers. Flowers October to May.
Grows 1.5m high x 30cm wide.
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| Bare rooted plant |
Price: $10.00
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Dwarf Alstroemeria Inca Collection
Code: ALSDCO
1 each of four varieties (seperately labelled)
Pulse
Desert
Coral
Glow
4 plants $38.50 Save 15%
| Available mid-January to May unless sold out |
| Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical (view Climate Guide) |
| 65mm jiffy pots |
| Orders including this item will be despatched from 1st February 2012. |
Price: $38.50
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Alstroemeria Planting and Growing Guide |
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Common names: Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas. Princess Lilies are a specific range of dwarf Alstoemerias.
Botanical name: Alstroemeria Hybrids
Family name: Alstroemeriaceae
Plant type: Tuberous Perennial
Size: Tall - 30cm wide x 1-1.5m m high;
Dwarf (including Princess Lilies) - 30 cm wide x 20-30 cm wide.
Flowering: Spring through autumn.
Positioning: Full sun to part shade.
Planting: Take care to well cover fleshy roots but do not bury shoots too deep.
General information: A clumping perennial that produces many flowers during the warmer months. Highly regarded
as a beautiful, long lasting cut flower.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Watering: Keep soil slightly moist while growing, do not allow
plants to get too dry or too wet whilst dormant.
Fertilising: Top dress during warmer months. Liquid feed fortnightly once
flower buds appear.
Pruning: ‘Pluck’ flower stems out of the ground to pick. Picking flowers will encourage further flowering. Tidy up old foliage and cut back in winter to
50mm from the base.
Pests: Slugs and snails can be a problem.
Tips: Alstroemeria rhizomes are very fragile when they are dormant. Keep bare rooted plants damp and replant as soon as possible.
Refrigeration is best for storing dormant plants.
Preferred climate zones: Cool, Temperate, Arid, Semi-arid, Mild Tropical, Tropical.
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