Alstroemeria Indian Summer ('Tesronto') (PBR) (Summer Paradise Series)
Peruvian lily
A dazzling Alstroemeria with near-black buds that open to exotic-looking flowers, which are accentuated by the bronze flushed foliage. ...
1 litre pot
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3 × 1 litre pots
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2 litre pot
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Plant description
A dazzling Alstroemeria with near-black buds that open to exotic-looking flowers, which are accentuated by the bronze flushed foliage.
'Indian Summer' makes a dramatic statement in a hot themed border, and also looks wonderful when potted up for the patio. Plant more than you need though as the flowers are one of the best for cutting, and you'll want some for the vase.
'Indian Summer' makes a dramatic statement in a hot themed border, and also looks wonderful when potted up for the patio. Plant more than you need though as the flowers are one of the best for cutting, and you'll want some for the vase.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Alstroemeria Indian Summer ('Tesronto') (PBR) (Summer Paradise Series):
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position, ideally sheltered from strong winds. If planting into large containers, use a general-purpose potting compost. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry spells, but avoid waterlogging.
Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8") deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to help protect the crowns.
After flowering, cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Newly planted Alstroemerias should be given a very generous 20cm (8") deep mulch of chipped bark in their first winter to help the plants become established. In subsequent autumns, provide a dry mulch of bracken or bark chippings to help protect the crowns.
After flowering, cut back the faded flower-stems, but make sure you always wear gloves when working with Peruvian lilies, as contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
