Alstroemeria Flower Species

Alstroemeria flowers are not fragrant but they have a vase life of about two weeks.

Alstroemeria flower species. 20 cm layer of leaves bark or pine needles to protect your alstroemeria from extreme temperatures in winter for the first two winters after planting. Use a high potash feed which will replace nutrient losses caused by its heavy feeding. 9 plants can fit into a large flat rate box then we ll reimburse shipping if you get charged 25 50 and over for the amount going over 23 50.

Feed your alstroemeria plants once a week throughout the growing season. It s named after swedish botanist baron klas von alstroemer who collected its seeds from spain in 1753. Alstroemeria ˌ æ l s t r ɪ ˈ m ɪər i ə commonly called the peruvian lily or lily of the incas is a genus of flowering plants in the family alstroemeriaceae they are all native to south america although some have become naturalized in the united states mexico australia new zealand madeira and the canary islands almost all of the species are restricted to one of two distinct.

It ll also increase disease resistance and help in flower production. To prevent this disease ensure that you plant in well draining soil. 5 cm from the stem to.

A great addition to borders and containers alstroemerias produce showy flowers in a wide choice of colours from early summer to the first frosts. For the first flowering season you will need to deadhead blooms to promote further. On orders of at least 4 alstroemeria if the shopping cart charges 21 00 and over we ll reimburse for amounts over 19 00.

Deadhead the spent flowers to prevent your alstroemeria from multiplying too much via self seeding. If your alstroemeria develops dry and wiry basal stems rhizoctonia is a likely cause. Kingdom plantae super division spermatophyta division magnoliophyta class liliopsida order asparagales.

If your plants do show signs of this disease lightly add some sand and small rocks to the top 10 inches of soil to encourage drainage and add some compost mulch to soak up any excess water. With blooms that can last up to two weeks and a color palette almost as wide as the spectrum itself it is easy to see why. Alstroemeria is a genus of 50 species and is native to south america.