Peruvian Lily Cut Flowers
Also known by its genus name alstroemeria peruvian lily is a very popular choice of cut flower even though most people dont know it by its botanical name.
Peruvian lily cut flowers. Mulching especially the first winter can make them hardy in colder zones than stated. Dig several inches around the clump you want to divide. Deadheading can be done with shears but simply cutting off the head has been shown to weaken the next seasons display.
There are about 80 species native to south america with the greatest diversity in chile. The flowers are sensitive to fluoride so let tap water sit for a few hours before using. Cut off dead growth or cut back green growth to a height of six inches.
In large colonies you may not be able to divide without damaging neighboring plants. Alstroemeria also known as peruvian parrot or princess lily as well as lily of the incas is an exceptional cutting garden flower in the alstroemeriaceae family. All are outstanding cut flowers and like a well drained fertile soil.
Great as accent plants plant a minimum of 3 plants for best visual impact spectacular in mass plantings they also make excellent cut flowers. Peruvian lily flowers in late spring or early summer. Growing up to 1 3 ft tall 30 90 cm on stems clad with whorled or scattered narrow green to dark green leaves they perform best in full sun or slightly filtered sunshine light and well drained soils.
Pruning peruvian lilies that are spent will keep the plant tidy and prevent the formation of seed heads.