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Alstroemeria - Apulia Plants
Alstroemeria - Apulia Plants

Alstroemeria

It belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae and it originates from central and south America. The Alstroemeria (called “lily of Peru” as well) is a perennial shrub that produces wonderful flowers similar to small lilies, with the peculiarity of having pittings or brown stripings inside the petals. It is used for the production of cut flowers, it is cultivated in pots as well, looking like a thick bush with light green leaves and with a thick and durable flowering. It prefers sunny expositions, it well withstands low temperatures.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Alstroemeria Aurantiaca

Common name

Common name

Alstroemeria

Variety

Variety

Flower color

Flower color

Colorful red, yellow, lilac, etc…

Temperature

Temperature

min -3°

Exposure

Exposure

Sunny

Water needs

Water needs

Medium

Flowering

Flowering

Spring until summer

Availability

Availability

arch-May

Availability

March, April, May
Exposure

Full sun
Flowering

Spring, Summer
Water need

Average

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