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Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' – Supplied in a P23 (5-Litre) Pot
Plant Highlights: Rich bronze-orange flowers with golden centres • Distinctive bronze-purple foliage • Exceptionally long flowering season • Excellent as a cut flower • Ideal for borders and large containers
Overview
Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' is a striking herbaceous perennial, prized for its unusual combination of warm orange flowers and dark bronze-purple foliage. From early summer into autumn, sturdy stems carry clusters of vibrant, lily-like blooms above the colourful foliage, providing months of reliable colour in the garden.
Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed borders and patio containers, while the long-lasting flowers are outstanding for cutting, bringing colour indoors for many days.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' |
| Common Name | Peruvian Lily |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Colour | Orange with golden-yellow tones |
| Flowering Season | Summer to autumn |
| Foliage | Bronze-purple foliage |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Best Uses | Borders, patio containers and cut flower gardens |
| Mature Height | 75–90 cm |
| Mature Spread | 40–60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil that retains moisture during the growing season. A sunny position encourages the best flowering, although light partial shade is also suitable. Water regularly while the plant is establishing and during prolonged dry periods, particularly in containers.
Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve soil moisture and feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making this an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly planting.
Seasonal Care
Rather than cutting faded flower stems, gently pull them away from the base where possible to encourage the production of new flowering shoots. Leave the foliage in place until it dies back naturally, allowing the plant to store energy for the following season. In colder or more exposed parts of Ireland, a winter mulch can help protect the crown during severe frosts.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P23 (5-litre) pot.
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Long-flowering variety with vibrant orange blooms and distinctive bronze-purple foliage.
- Excellent for sunny borders, patio containers and cut flower arrangements.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 90cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Summer to autumn· Yellow· Orange· Bicolour· Multicolour
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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