Scientific Name
Alstroemeria 'Avanti'
Common Name(s)
Peruvian Lily
Scientific Classification
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Тribe: Alstroemerieae
Genus: Alstroemeria
Origin
Alstroemeria 'Avanti' is a hybrid of unknown parentage.
Flower
Color: white, with pink blotches and striped yellow throats
Bloom Time: Early summer into fall
Description
Alstroemeria 'Avanti' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with narrow green leaves. It grows up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall. Flowers are borne in terminal clusters from early summer into fall. They are funnel-shaped, white with pink blotches and striped yellow throats.
How to Grow and Care for Alstroemeria 'Avanti'
Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 7a to 10b: from 0°F (-17.8°C) to 35°F (1.7°C).
The best place to plant a Peruvian Lily is in an area that receives full sun or light shade. At least allow them to have the good morning sun. Drainage is important for the survival of Peruvian Lily, so be sure it drains well. Observe how the proposed planting area responds after a good rain. If it still has standing water after about 5 hours, look for another location. If you're limited to a certain location that holds water too long, raise the soil level to improve drainage. The plant will rot if it sits in standing water or soggy soil.
You can plant Alstroemeria after the last frost. If you have your bare-root plants, but the ground is still hard or too wet, place the roots in a pot until the ground is ready for them. Keep them in a cool area while you're waiting. Don't water them much before placing them in the soil, and they are still in the pots.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Peruvian Lily.
Links
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