Alstroemeria Inca Mardi Gras

$21.99

Alstroemeria ‘Inca Mardi Gras’ (Peruvian Lily)

Stunning, compact form with a striking, variegated leaf which has a pink tinge. The wild profusion of foliage is topped with masses of deep orange flowers all summer. Flowers from late October through the summer months. Great colour impact for the front of garden beds. Excellent for cut flowers. Ideal for pots and containers. Grows approximately 60cm high x 50cm wide.

Prefers a full sun position with a rich, well drained soil. Keep moist while young. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy and suitable for coastal conditions. Mulch and feed with slow release fertiliser for best performance. Prune in late summer to encourage vigorous growth. Remove spent stems regularly to encourage repeat flowering.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Medium, light frost OK
Wind:Requires protection from wind, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in wet/boggy soil or needs a lot of moisture, Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions
Colour:Red, Orange
Height:0.6m
Width:0.5m
SKU: ALS MAR 2.5 Categories: , ,

Description

Alstroemeria ‘Inca Mardi Gras’ (Peruvian Lily)

Stunning, compact form with a striking, variegated leaf which has a pink tinge. The wild profusion of foliage is topped with masses of deep orange flowers all summer. Flowers from late October through the summer months. Great colour impact for the front of garden beds. Excellent for cut flowers. Ideal for pots and containers. Grows approximately 60cm high x 50cm wide.

Prefers a full sun position with a rich, well drained soil. Keep moist while young. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy and suitable for coastal conditions. Mulch and feed with slow release fertiliser for best performance. Prune in late summer to encourage vigorous growth. Remove spent stems regularly to encourage repeat flowering.