Scientific Name
Alstroemeria 'Tessa'
Common Name(s)
Peruvian Lily
Scientific Classification
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Тribe: Alstroemerieae
Genus: Alstroemeria
Flower
Color: Dark red and yellow
Bloom Time: Early summer into autumn
Description
Alstroemeria' Tessa' is a herbaceous perennial with mid-green lance-shaped leaves and terminal clusters of red flowers that appear on up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall stems. The inner petals have dark red streaks, and the upper two have a small yellow blotch.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 8a to 10b: from 10 °F (−12.2 °C) to 35 °F (+1.7 °C).
How to Grow and Care
The best place to plant Peruvian Lily is where they will either receive full sun or a slightly shaded area. At least allow them to have good morning sun. Drainage is important for the survival of Peruvian Lily, so be sure it drains well. Observe how the proposed area you want to plant 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, build up the soil to a higher level to improve its drainage capabilities. The plant will rot if it sits in standing water or soggy soil.
You can plant Alstroemeria after the last frost is over. 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.
Origin
This plant is a hybrid of unknown parentage.
Links
- Back to genus Alstroemeria
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