Colorita® Fabiana® Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria x 'Zaprifabi' PP #17,991
SKU
05500
Creamy-yellow two-inch flowers have a soft yellow throat, contrasting beautifully with variegated green and white foliage. An excellent, long lasting cut flower. Blooms repeatedly during the warm season when spent flower stems are plucked promptly. Fine for massed plantings or as an accent in ground or containers. Herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | al-stre-MEE-ree-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Peruvian lilies are native to the rich soils of the mountain regions of South America, in Chile and Brazil. The introduction of the alstroemeria to Europe has been credited to 18th century botanist, Claus von Alstroemer of Sweden, hence the botanical name. Alstroemeria make excellent cut flowers, and are symbolic of friendship and devotion--making them ideal for wedding bouquets. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms continuously from spring to fall. |
| Design Ideas | Plant in classical urns or terra cotta pots. Gang them in window boxes and trough planters. Equally happy in the garden where its versatility fits a variety of garden styles. Takes on a traditional cottage garden character when integrated into perennial borders. A valuable source of flower color in tropical gardens too heavy on foliage plants. Spot into foundation plantings at high traffic areas to appreciate the stellar flowers. A perfect cutting garden candidate. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Gaura (Gaura); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia); Aster (Aster); Canna (Canna) |
Grows well in enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms promptly to encourage continuous bloom. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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