Height:

3.0-3.5 Feet

Spread:

2.5-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Alstromeria prefers to be grown in evenly moist, well-drained, rich humus, but it will tolerate drier soils. Choose a sheltered site in either full sun or partial shade, preferably at the base of a south or west-facing wall. Don't worry if it comes up later in spring than your other perennials. This is normal for Alstroemeria. It grows quickly once it emerges to make up for its late start.

Mulch with organic material in the winter to prevent frost heaving.

Growing Temperature:

64-68° F days
60-64° F nights

Holding Temperature:

45-50° F

Soil PH:

5.5-5.8

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Fertilize at every watering with 200-250 ppm N from 20-10-20, alternating with 14-0-14. Once plants are established, feed weekly with 400 ppm N. Avoid ammonia-based fertilizers because ammonia is not readily converted to nitrate under cool growing conditions.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Pests & Diseases:

Slugs, swift moth larvae, two-spotted mites, spider mites (in greenhouse)

Potting & Timing:

Plant under cooler temperatures for best results.
Large plugs are great for full one gallon or two gallon containers.

Moisture:

Allow plants to dry thoroughly between waterings.

Planting Level:

Shallow, so rhizome is 1 inch below soil surface.

PGRs/Pinching:

Responds to pruning for height control; the more they are pruned, the more compact they grow. Every 2-3 weeks, shape plants by pulling out dead and weak stems. This will encourage the growth of new shoots.

Lighting:

Provide high light levels.

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