Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Clustered blooms
Growth Habit
Compact
Bloom Season
Spring summer
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Both
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Bonsai Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
20–40 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20–25 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Well drained soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Alstroemeria be grown in decorative patio containers?
Can Alstroemeria be grown in decorative patio containers?
Yes. Compact and medium-sized varieties grow well in containers with fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight.
Do Alstroemeria flowers have naturally patterned petals?
Do Alstroemeria flowers have naturally patterned petals?
Yes. The blooms feature distinctive streaks, speckles, or markings on the inner petals, giving them their characteristic ornamental appearance.
Will harvesting flowers encourage additional blooming?
Will harvesting flowers encourage additional blooming?
Yes. Regularly removing mature flowering stems encourages the plant to produce fresh blooms throughout the flowering season.
Can Alstroemeria be planted with roses and other perennials?
Can Alstroemeria be planted with roses and other perennials?
Yes. It combines well with roses and other perennial flowers, adding long-lasting color and texture to mixed garden borders.
Do Alstroemeria flowers attract butterflies and bees?
Do Alstroemeria flowers attract butterflies and bees?
Yes. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators during the blooming season.
Will established Alstroemeria return each year?
Will established Alstroemeria return each year?
Yes. As a perennial, healthy plants return each growing season and can provide colorful blooms for many years under suitable conditions.