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Genus18
  • We have found 11 plants belonging to the alstroemeria genus from 2 retailers ranging in price from the cheapest at £8.50 to the most expensive at £19.99. (growsonyou.com)
  • Alstroemeria (/ˌælstrɪˈmɪəriə/), commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Plants of this genus grow from a cluster of tubers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Premature dehiscence of Alstroemeria seed capsule The genus was described by Johan Peter Falk and his thesis supervisor Carl Linnaeus in his 1762 dissertation Planta Alströmeria. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus Alstroemeria , family Alstroemeriaceae , comprises more than 100 species of flowering plants native to the Andes in South America. (consultaplantas.com)
  • Alstroemeria, commonly known as Peruvian lily, is a genus of beautiful, tuberous plants from Argentina and Chile (the Peruvian moniker is a misnomer, technically). (tendla.com)
  • Whenever we add new plants online to our catalog, we adjust this genus list. (plantdelights.com)
  • Each genus 'page' has a short description of the genus with history and other fun online plant facts. (plantdelights.com)
  • So if you are a plant nerd, click on every genus to learn some perennial plant trivia. (plantdelights.com)
  • The genus Alocasia (Upright Elephant Ears) contains mostly exotic tropical plants in. (plantdelights.com)
  • Aloe is a genus of mostly African, exotic, drought-tolerant plants that have. (plantdelights.com)
  • Amsonia (Blue Star) is a genus of mostly native plants. (plantdelights.com)
  • Antennaria is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly. (plantdelights.com)
  • Arnoglossum is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family, commonly. (plantdelights.com)
  • Rhus is the largest genus in the family Anacardiaceae, but it does not contain the allergenic plants, most of which belong to the genus Toxicodendron . (medscape.com)
  • See who else has plants in genus Alstroemeria . (growsonyou.com)
  • Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas or Parrot Lily is a South American genus of about 50 species of flowering plants, mainly from the cool, mountainous regions in the Andes. (pegaswitch.com)
  • Alstroemeria, a genus of the lily family, are perennial flowering plants that grow from underground rhizomes. (pegaswitch.com)
Pulchella1
  • Our advice, give it a miss, unless you are prepared to take great care to prevent it from spreading, if left to,its own devices it will 'take over' and Alstroemeria pulchella is difficult to eradicate. (nurseriesonline.co.uk)
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  • Grow Alstroemeria 'Magic' in a sheltered spot in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. (gardenersworld.com)
  • The roots are hardy to a temperature of 23 °F (−5 °C). The plant requires at least six hours of morning sunlight, regular water, and well-drained soil. (wikipedia.org)
  • To directly sow Alstroemeria seeds outdoors in prepared soil, do so in winter so that the cold treatment will naturally occur, and in the spring as temperatures warm, the flower seed will sprout. (outsidepride.com)
  • Alstroemeria plants prefer full sun to partial shade and a well drained humus rich soil. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
  • Alstroemeria needs a light, permeable soil with organic matter. (consultaplantas.com)
  • The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth. (practicalplants.org)
  • An easily grown plant [11] , it requires a fertile, moisture retentive well-drained soil and a warm situation in sun or semi-shade [8] . (practicalplants.org)
  • When planting, spread the finger-like roots over a mound of soil, then cover roots with additional soil. (ncsu.edu)
  • Use an all-purpose potting soil when planting the seeds. (gardenguides.com)
  • Sun, shade, slope and soil conditions all contribute to plant choices. (malibutimes.com)
  • Once the organic materials break down and become usable compost, this home-recycled addition to soil can improve the life and productivity of your plants. (malibutimes.com)
  • The patient investor is rewarded for purchasing the smaller plants and letting their roots expand in the soil rather than in the container at the nursery. (malibutimes.com)
  • When planting your Veronica, choose a sunny or semi-shaded position in moist, fertile, well drained soil. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Veronica prefers a fertile, humus rich soil so work some well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil prior to planting. (thompson-morgan.com)
  • Commonly called Peruvian lily, alstroemeria thrive in sunny protected areas and moist soil. (pegaswitch.com)
Cultivars1
  • Dwarf cultivars known as 'Princess Lilies' are a wonderful low growing plant and will reach only 15cm in height. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
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  • Alstroemeria Planet Mixed plants are gorgeous Lily-like blooms and have very striking markings. (growsonyou.com)
  • Alstroemeria 'Magic' bears white blooms with central pink and yellow splashes, burgundy streaks and exceptional long, red stamens. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, is a perennial plant famous for its stunningly vibrant, lily-like blooms and long-lasting cut flowers. (gardenia.net)
  • The blooms tend to last longer than many other plant types, making it a favorite for flower arrangements. (tendla.com)
  • An absolute magnet for both hummingbirds and butterflies, and you will be torn whether to snip the blooms for their long lasting vase life - or to leave them on the plant for your garden's beauty. (easytogrowbulbs.com)
  • Fortunately, with Alstroemeria Inca Lake - there will be enough blooms to do both! (easytogrowbulbs.com)
  • Be sure to add commercial plant nutrients to the fresh water to extend the life of the blooms. (flowerscanadagrowers.com)
Bulbs9
  • Alstroemeria bulbs grow well in a container and will bloom from spring through summer. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
  • Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. (nurseriesonline.com.au)
  • Alstroemeria Orange King - Peruvian Lily bulbs give Orange and Bicolor flowers in July to September and can be planted from March to May. (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • These wholesale bulbs give plants of 60 cm and above tall and will grow in Partial sun to Full sun. (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • This exclusive bulbs package contains detailed planting information. (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • Buying your Alstroemeria Orange King - Peruvian Lily bulbs online at flowerbulbsinc.co.uk guarantees the highest quality Alstroemeria flower bulbs for your garden. (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • Order Alstroemeria Orange King - Peruvian Lily bulbs safe and quick at wholesale prices! (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • Then the bulbs can be planted for a next cycle of lovely colorful flowers. (alstroemeria.com)
  • When planted in the ground, the bulbs can be lifted from the garden in the fall and stored in a cool, dark environment for replanting in the spring. (ncsu.edu)
Moist2
  • It can also be planted in the ground in cooler climates and dug up to be brought in during the winter and kept in a cool, moist location. (ncsu.edu)
  • Now I read on Santa Rosa Gardens website that Carex should be a sun plant planted in moist almost boggy summer conditions with dry care in the winter if its deciduous. (gardenweb.com)
Perennials3
  • Peruvian lilies, Alstroemeria , are among the most showy of perennials, with their spectacular large, brightly streaked flowers. (gardenersworld.com)
  • Being long-lived perennials, when planted in the garden alstroemeria can last for many years. (pegaswitch.com)
  • Alstroemerias are fleshy-rooted herbaceous perennials, which means they grow from bulb-like tubers, producing new leafy stems every spring, flowering in summer and autumn, then dying down over winter. (pegaswitch.com)
Varieties1
  • Discover the best varieties, plant combinations, and more. (costafarms.com)
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  • They are easy to grow plants. (consultaplantas.com)
  • For landscape planting, Peruvian lilies grow best in full sun. (tendla.com)
  • The flowers and fruit of the plant grow in an axillary position in the angle between the leaf and the twig (see second image below). (medscape.com)
  • The attractive flowers appear in late spring on tall stems up to 1m high and work well as cut flowers however the plant does tend to 'spread' so if you are going to grow this one keep it in a container, off the ground so that it does not find its way out into the garden and tends to become a weed. (nurseriesonline.co.uk)
  • Grow and enjoy your own beautiful and colourful Alstroemerias with this gorgeous and very popular orange variety, Alstroemeria Orange King. (flowerbulbsinc.co.uk)
  • Grow on individual seedlings in small pots until of sufficient size to be potted on or planted out into the open ground. (plant-world-seeds.com)
  • Once a frugal gardener becomes familiar with which plants will grow roots when placed in a cup of water above the kitchen sink, he'll be hooked on creating new plants for free. (malibutimes.com)
  • Alstroemeria rhizomes grow 12 to 15 3/4 inches deep. (pegaswitch.com)
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DROUGHT1
  • These plants are not drought tolerant. (tendla.com)
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  • Retrieved August 12, 2023, from https://www.ipni.org/n/326331-2 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Alstroemeria. (wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy2
  • Taxonomy refers to the scientific description and organization of plants. (medscape.com)
  • Subsequent codification is outlined by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) and maintained by a body called the International Association of Plant Taxonomy (IAPT). (medscape.com)
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Climates2
  • In northern climates Alstroemeria plants will need to have a heavy mulch in the winter to keep the plant from freezing. (outsidepride.com)
  • Lily-of-the-Incas or Peruvian Lily is a herbaceous perennial that can be grown as an outdoor perennial in the more temperate climates, or as a container plant that can be brought in for the winter months. (ncsu.edu)
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Leaf4
  • Alstroemeria are classified as an inferior monocot, meaning the petals are located above the ovary and the leaf veins are parallel. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alstroemeria typically grows 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall, forming dense clumps of upright stems clothed with dark green, lance-shaped, slightly twisted leaves that showcase unique "resupinate" characteristics, twisting at the base so that what appears to be the upper leaf surface is in fact the lower leaf surface. (gardenia.net)
  • These plants have 3-5 leaflets per compound leaf, which leads to the adage "Leaves of three, leave them be" (see first image below). (medscape.com)
  • I just went out and picked a leaf from a mature plant and looked at it under a hand lens. (pacificbulbsociety.org)
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Seeds4
  • Alstroemeria seeds can be bought, or gathered from existing plants. (ehow.com)
  • Sow alstroemeria seeds directly on surface and cover with a thin layer of the same medium. (ehow.com)
  • Plant the seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep in individual pots inside until the seedlings begin to develop. (gardenguides.com)
  • Propogating plants from cuttings or seeds is economical in a home greenhouse. (malibutimes.com)
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Shade3
  • The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects. (practicalplants.org)
  • Shade plants? (plantdelights.com)
  • I always thought this was a shade tolerant plant and I've used it to underplant a number of larger spring things like peonies, astilbe, hellebores. (gardenweb.com)
Peruvian Lilies1
  • Once established, Peruvian Lilies have tubers which can spread rapidly and are about a foot underground, so the plant easily spreads and grows. (outsidepride.com)
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Hardiness2
  • The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive. (practicalplants.org)
  • Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! (gardenguides.com)
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Garden6
  • Record the plants in your garden, share your photos, and make like-minded friends. (growsonyou.com)
  • Buy alstroemeria seed at your local garden center, or gather it from existing plants. (ehow.com)
  • Alstroemerias are a great addition to any garden with their long-flowering, vibrant colours. (marshallsgarden.com)
  • Can I Add Year-Round Color to My Garden Using California Native Plants? (installitdirect.com)
  • This year, I planted three in sun after seeing them thriving in full sun in another garden. (gardenweb.com)
  • I got my first plants from them a few yrs ago and have continued to add them around the garden. (gardenweb.com)
Grows1
Toxic3
  • Hydrangeas are Toxic to Dogs "The toxic component of the hydrangea plant is a cyanogenic glycoside. (pegaswitch.com)
  • Non-toxic choices Gerbera daisies, sunflowers, snapdragons, and alstroemerias are also safe to have around pets, as are orchids and ferns. (pegaswitch.com)
  • Are Alstroemeria toxic? (pegaswitch.com)
Genera1
  • This page has a list of all of the genera of perennial plants that we currently sell here at Plant Delights Nursery. (plantdelights.com)
Brightly1
  • Plant rooted cuttings of brightly colored coleus or streptocarpella and make new plants from cuttings. (malibutimes.com)
Gorgeous1
  • I really love this plant and think its gorgeous all summer and vastly underused. (gardenweb.com)
Houseplant1
  • These \u003cstrong\u003ecompact\u003c\/strong\u003e Alstroemeria may be the most \u003cstrong\u003espectacular houseplant\u003c\/strong\u003e for you! (easytogrowbulbs.com)
Rhizomes2
Mulch3
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Diseases1
  • There are few diseases and pest issues with these plants. (ncsu.edu)
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Roots3
  • The roots should be planted 15 - 20cm deep in late summer to autumn and then be well mulched to protect them from severe winter weather. (practicalplants.org)
  • A somewhat invasive plant, spreading by means of fleshy roots to form large patches [14] . (practicalplants.org)
  • This will help prevent burning the plants and it will supply a continuous amount of nutrients to the plants roots. (gardenguides.com)
Shrub1
  • When shopping for a shrub, purchasing a one-gallon container and planting it in a generous hole has been proven to produce a larger plant within three years than buying the five- or 15-gallon variety. (malibutimes.com)
Ferns1
Family3
  • Amorphophallus are exotic plants in the aroid family. (plantdelights.com)
  • Members of the family Anacardiaceae cause more cases of allergic contact dermatitis than those of all other plant families combined. (medscape.com)
  • For my money, the carex family has some of the loveliest foliage plants around! (gardenweb.com)
Summer5
  • Species of Alstroemeria from Chile are winter-growing plants, while those of Brazil are summer growing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Plant out about 20cm deep into their permanent positions in late summer or autumn [8] . (practicalplants.org)
  • Summer here in the south can be brutal on the people as well as the plants, with both looking tired and wilted. (plantdelights.com)
  • Transplant your plants outside in late summer. (gardenguides.com)
  • When the one-gallon salvia leucantha is in its second summer, no one would ever suspect it started life in your yard as a one-gallon plant. (malibutimes.com)