Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat'- PERUVIAN LILY 'SUMMER HEAT'
South American beauty with rich red+yellow flowers.
Robust plant, proven to be hardy in Michigan in zone 6 - on drained soils and some winter protection (or sheltered spot).
Premium cut flower with long stems and all summer blooming period.
Pollinator and hummingbird friendly.
Also called 'Lily of the Incas'. Flower symbolizes friendship, individual petals symbolize understanding, humor, patience, empathy, commitment and respect.
Plants are slighly poisonous to animals, but deer browsing was reported - so protect it from the deer.
Blooming time: mid summer to late summer
Size: 3-3.5' tall x 2.5-3' wide clumps
USDA zones: 6 to 9, in zone 6 plant in sheltered position and winter protection is beneficial. Fully hardy in drained soils (without protection)
Culture: sun, half shade, average soil, clay loam soil, loam, drained soils - likes higher content of organic material (amend with compost, old manure). Neutral to slightly acidic soils are the best. Drained soil increase hardiness
Moisture Needs: medium
Origin: garden hybrid, part of Proven Winners program
Deer/rabbit resistant: no/most likely yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: bees, butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size : round Proven Winner Quart 4.23" x 5" deep pot
Plant combinations : Easy to grow. Goes well with majority of common perennials, preferably with those that appreciate good soil with more nutrients (more organic matter) like Astilbe (in halfshade), Baptisia, hardy Geraniums, Hemerocallis, Iris, Paeonia, tall Phlox and hybrids, Rudbeckia, taller Veronica, Veronicastrum, or with grasses like Panicum virgatum or Pennisetum (where not invasive).
Picture copyright : Walters Gardens
Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat'- PERUVIAN LILY 'SUMMER HEAT'
South American beauty with rich red+yellow flowers.
Robust plant, proven to be hardy in Michigan in zone 6 - on drained soils and some winter protection (or sheltered spot).
Premium cut flower with long stems and all summer blooming period.
Pollinator and hummingbird friendly.
Also called 'Lily of the Incas'. Flower symbolizes friendship, individual petals symbolize understanding, humor, patience, empathy, commitment and respect.
Plants are slighly poisonous to animals, but deer browsing was reported - so protect it from the deer.
Blooming time: mid summer to late summer
Size: 3-3.5' tall x 2.5-3' wide clumps
USDA zones: 6 to 9, in zone 6 plant in sheltered position and winter protection is beneficial. Fully hardy in drained soils (without protection)
Culture: sun, half shade, average soil, clay loam soil, loam, drained soils - likes higher content of organic material (amend with compost, old manure). Neutral to slightly acidic soils are the best. Drained soil increase hardiness
Moisture Needs: medium
Origin: garden hybrid, part of Proven Winners program
Deer/rabbit resistant: no/most likely yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: bees, butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size : round Proven Winner Quart 4.23" x 5" deep pot
Plant combinations : Easy to grow. Goes well with majority of common perennials, preferably with those that appreciate good soil with more nutrients (more organic matter) like Astilbe (in halfshade), Baptisia, hardy Geraniums, Hemerocallis, Iris, Paeonia, tall Phlox and hybrids, Rudbeckia, taller Veronica, Veronicastrum, or with grasses like Panicum virgatum or Pennisetum (where not invasive).
Picture copyright : Walters Gardens