Are alstroemeria and lilies the same?

Alstroemeria (/ˌælstrɪˈmɪəriə/), commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Alstroemeriaceae. They are all native to South America although some have become naturalized in the United States, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Madeira and the Canary Islands.

Is alstroemeria an indoor or outdoor plant?

An essential component of many bouquets thanks to their long vase life (over 2 weeks), Peruvian Lilies (Alstroemeria) are striking beauties that also deserve a spot outdoors. Borne in loose clusters, their 2 in.

When should alstroemeria be planted?

spring
The best time to plant Alstroemeria is in the late spring/early summer months. April, May and the beginning of June are ideal, but you can just about get away with going up to August as well. This gives the plant plenty of time to get properly established during its first summer in your garden.

How do you keep alstroemeria blooming?

Pull stems instead of cut: To promote new blooms, pull stems from the base of the plant rather than cutting them. Cutting them avoids any damage to the plant. Also, take off the dead flowers so that your Alstroemeria doesn’t multiply out of control by self-seeding.

How tall do alstroemeria get?

Alstroemeria

genus name	Alstroemeria
height	1 to 3 feet
width	1-2 feet wide
flower color	Purple Red Orange White Pink
foliage color	Blue/Green

Can alstroemeria grow in pots?

Can you grow alstroemeria in pots? Yes, you can. Make sure that the pot you are planting the alstroemeria into is big enough to keep the plant moist in warm weather. You will also need to add a support (such as a length of garden cane) to the plant for the alstroemeria stem, which can reach up to a metre in height.

Can alstroemeria grow in shade?

can alstroemerias grow in shade? Partial shade is fine for alstroemerias (though do check the variety you are growing), but full shade will impact flowering.

Can you plant Alstroemeria in pots?

Can I split Alstroemeria?

Dividing Alstroemeria tubers is an easy garden job. Like other perennials, Alstroemeria can be divided to reduce overcrowding and propagate new plants.