Alstroemeria Flower Pruning

North carolina state university recommends pruning back the plant 1 to 2 weeks before division.

Alstroemeria flower pruning. How to trim alstroemeria. Most are hardy and easy to grow blooming generously for many years. Purchase a mixed flower bouquet and you may notice the inclusion of some funnel shaped flowers dotted with warm brown freckles the flowers stand out not only for their exotic form and bright colors but also because they are likely to be the last flowers enduring in the arrangement up to two weeks later florists love the versatile blooms of the peruvian lily and you can also heat up your.

Pruning back perennial plants like the peruvian lily or alstroemeria encourages new growth and flowering throughout the bloom period as well as keeping the plants tidy. Prune or pull out all but the youngest 6 to 8 shoots of vegetative growth. You can also dig the plant up at the end of the season.

For best results plant bulbs rather than seeds. Alstroemeria is a perennial plant also known as lily of the incas or peruvian lily. To deadhead a bloom follow the stalk of the flower all the way down to the base of the plant.

Alstroemeria should be divided every second or third year or when the foliage becomes sparse and spindly. Florists love alstroemeria for their gorgeous long lasting cut flowers and i do too the orange third harmonic above the traditional salmon pink regina found in your florist s shop the always lovely casa blanca with its white flowers striped with pink and green there are colors and tones to suit any garden. A great addition to borders and containers alstroemerias produce showy flowers in a wide choice of colours from early summer to the first frosts.

If the usual 4 5 size is too much for you try the. Alstroemeria also known as peruvian parrot or princess lily as well as lily of the incas is an exceptional cutting garden flower in the alstroemeriaceae family. Then use small lightweight shears to cut the stalk off right at the base.

An alstroemeria plant may grow as tall as 48 inches 120 cm and its flowers range in color from white pink and salmon to bright orange red and. You can plant bulbs in containers or directly in your garden. They also make long lasting cut flowers.