Summer Heat Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)
Perennial
- Florist-quality red blooms with a yellow central flare!
- Flowers are long-lasting in cut arrangements.
- Enjoyed by bees and butterflies.
- Long stems of dark green foliage add vertical interest.
- Zones 6-9, sun/part-sun, 3- 3.5' tall and 2.5-3' wide at maturity.
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Description
'Summer Heat' Peruvian Lily offers a palette of multiple colors that makes this summer perennial versatile in any space or container. You will feel their presence in the landscape as their tall habit pairs well with other perennials and shrubs in the garden. Try the flowers in cut arrangements to enjoy their summer colors inside and out; your florist will be proud.
Details
Common name: Peruvian Lily
Zone: 6-9
Sun exposure: Full sun (>6 hrs sun/day), part sun (4-6 hrs sun/day)
Height x width: 3-3.5' x 2.5-3'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer- late summer
Features: Rare & unusual, heat tolerant, deer resistant, fragrant
Uses: Border plant, mass planting, container plantings, cut flower, cottage garden, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun ( 6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun).
Water: Average.
Spacing: 1.5’- 2’.
Fertilizing: May apply a balanced flower fertilizer in the spring.
Winterizing: Apply a dry layer of mulch in areas with cold winters.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove flowering stalks after bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.