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Peruvian Lily Flower Seeds for Planting – Seeds for Alstroemeria Blooms

Peruvian Lily Flower Seeds for Planting – Seeds for Alstroemeria Blooms

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Cold stratify seeds: place in damp paper towel and refrigerate for 4–6 weeks before planting


Sowing depth: Sow about ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep

Timing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost passes




How to Grow

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH around 6.0–7.0

Tips

Provide mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.


Support stems in windy areas to prevent flopping


Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Colourful

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clumping & upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Peruvian Lily Flower Seeds for Planting – Seeds for Alstroemeria Blooms
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) produces clusters of lily-like flowers in multiple vibrant colours. Known for their long blooming period and ornamental appeal, these flowers are popular in gardens and floral arrangements. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and add visual interest to beds, borders, and containers.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Capsule

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–90 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

8–10

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.6 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000108637

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Peruvian Lilies popular as cut flowers?

Their long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems make them excellent for bouquets.

Can Alstroemeria grow in containers?

Yes. Large containers with fertile, well-drained soil are suitable.

Do the flowers attract pollinators?

Bees commonly visit the colorful blooms during flowering.

Should spent flower stems be removed?

Removing old stems helps keep plants tidy and encourages fresh growth.

Can Peruvian Lilies be planted in mixed borders?

Yes. They blend beautifully with other flowering perennials.

Do the blooms appear in multiple colors?

Many varieties produce vibrant flowers in a wide range of colors and patterns.