Product description
Better known as Peruvian Lily, Alstroemeria Summer Pepper is a neat, bushy garden plant boasting lush, dark green foliage. Masses of intensely coloured red funnel-shaped flowers feature yellow splodges towards the centre and bloom above the leaves from June to October. Speckled with burgundy red, these eye-catching flowers are a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies into the garden. The Peruvian Lily is a hugely popular choice for flower bouquets and is well-suited to cutting and displaying in a vase indoors.
Peruvian Lilies make excellent bed and border plants but grow equally well brightening up the patio in pots and containers. These herbaceous perennials die back in late autumn and survive the winter below ground level before sprouting and flourishing again the following spring.
Alstroemerias are relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade and thrive in fertile, moist but well-draining soil. The Peruvian Lily is fairly drought tolerant and, once established, only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells. Very little pruning is required, but deadheading spent blooms helps encourage a longer flowering season, and the plant benefits from any old stems being cut back in spring, ready for fresh new growth to emerge. This cultivar reaches an eventual height of up to 70cm and spread of up to 50cm.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria 'Summer Pepper'
Alstroemeria 'Summer Pepper'
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Product description
Better known as Peruvian Lily, Alstroemeria Summer Pepper is a neat, bushy garden plant boasting lush, dark green foliage. Masses of intensely coloured red funnel-shaped flowers feature yellow splodges towards the centre and bloom above the leaves from June to October. Speckled with burgundy red, these eye-catching flowers are a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies into the garden. The Peruvian Lily is a hugely popular choice for flower bouquets and is well-suited to cutting and displaying in a vase indoors.
Peruvian Lilies make excellent bed and border plants but grow equally well brightening up the patio in pots and containers. These herbaceous perennials die back in late autumn and survive the winter below ground level before sprouting and flourishing again the following spring.
Alstroemerias are relatively easy to grow and care for. They prefer a sheltered spot in full sun or partial shade and thrive in fertile, moist but well-draining soil. The Peruvian Lily is fairly drought tolerant and, once established, only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells. Very little pruning is required, but deadheading spent blooms helps encourage a longer flowering season, and the plant benefits from any old stems being cut back in spring, ready for fresh new growth to emerge. This cultivar reaches an eventual height of up to 70cm and spread of up to 50cm.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth. This plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Slugs and snails are known to devour alstroemerias, so use an eco-friendly barrier or deterrent to protect young plants.
How to Water
Water regularly during dry spells, taking care not to over-water as this can damage the fleshy roots.
How to Plant
Choose a sheltered spot in full sun with free-draining soil and dig a hole around 20cm deep and slightly wider than the root ball. Add some well-rotted organic matter to the hole and leave 40-60cm between plants.
