Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, was named following its discoverer, Baron Claus von Alstromer, a Swedish baron who collected the seeds on the trip to Spain in 1753. Alstroemeria resembles a miniature lily, with deep, thick roots. It is a South American genus of around 120 lovely kinds of flowering plants. These days, Alstroemeria can be found inside a range of colours – from white to golden yellow, orange to apricot, pink to red, lavender and purple.
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It is very popularly used in bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cutflower trade. The primary stems of those reduce flowers are two to three feet long and branch into four to six short pedicels; every keeping two to four flower buds.
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Alstroemeria flowers bloom during late spring or early summer. Symbolizing friendship, wealth, prosperity, fortune, and devotion, the alstroemeria’s leaves grow upside down, with the leaf twisting because it grows out from the stem, so that the bottom is facing upwards – much like the twists, turns and growth of our friendships.
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Alstroemeria flowers are excellent in garden containers, also in flowerbeds and borders. They are long-lasting as cut flowers. You can frequently see them on restaurant tables.
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Tips on Growing Alstroemeria: Offer a sunny place in locations with cool summers, but in places where summer gets scorching hot, it is better to plant Alstroemeria in shaded areas. Ensure that the roots of Alstroemeria flowers are planted nicely below the surface area of the soil or even the plants won’t final lengthy. Greatly improve soil with compost and manure. Alstroemeria grow well in a well-drained soil.
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