Product Description
Alstroemeria Summer Breeze ('Teshunte' PP26,382) (30)ct Flat
Common Name: Peruvian Lily
This South American perennial brings long-lasting beauty to the landscape. Flowers appear on this plant in midsummer and continue until frost. Each flower is a blend of colors, with sunny yellow centers, peach petals, and apricot backs. Dark foliage has purple-black tones which further illuminate the blooms. The vigorous, tall habit of Summer Breeze provides ample landscape presence and reliable hardiness. Summer Breeze has overwintered multiple seasons in Zone 6, and should be hardier when sited in well-drained soils with winter protection. Peruvian Lilies are excellent cut flowers and hold together for a long time after cut. The tall stems of Summer Breeze and cookie cutter consistent flowers are florist quality.
Alstromeria prefers to be grown in evenly moist, well-drained, rich humus, but it will tolerate drier soils. Choose a sheltered site in either full sun or partial shade, preferably at the base of a south or west-facing wall. Don't worry if it comes up later in spring than your other perennials. This is normal for Alstroemeria. It grows quickly once it emerges to make up for its late start.
Mulch with organic material in the winter to prevent frost heaving.
Height: 3.0-3.5 Feet
Spread: 3.0-3.5 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Orange Shades, Peach shades, Multicolored
Foliage Color: Near-black shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer, Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Focal Point
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
