Colorita® Claressa Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria x 'Claressa'

SKU #46381
8-11

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Elegant pure white blooms and glossy variegated foliage on strongly branched flower stems. Blooms continuously during the warm season when spent flower stems are plucked promptly. The attractive foliage and beautiful long-lasting blooms are outstanding for cutting, perfect for garden or container. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: 14 in. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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Bloom TimeSpring to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsGaura (Gaura); Yarrow (Achillea); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Aster (Aster); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia); Canna (Canna)
Care InstructionsGrows well in enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, 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.
LorePeruvian 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsGaura (Gaura); Yarrow (Achillea); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Aster (Aster); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia); Canna (Canna)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows well in enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, 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.
History
LorePeruvian 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.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.