Alstroemeria Aurea (Bulbs)

Yellow-Orange Peruvian Lily

Family

Alstroemeriaceae

Origin

South America

Description 

Alstroemeria Aurea, commonly known as the Yellow-Orange Peruvian Lily, is a captivating perennial featuring golden-yellow flowers with orange-red highlights and delicate streaks. This resilient lily enhances borders, containers, and floral arrangements with a tropical flair. 

It blooms profusely from summer through late spring (Apr/May) through summer into early autumn (roughly Apr–Oct), providing vivid color for several months. For optimal growth, plant the tubers in early spring (Feb–Mar in plains) or in autumn (Oct–Nov) in milder/warmer regions. Its enduring flowers make it a preferred choice for florists and a standout addition to any garden, also attracting bees and other pollinators.

Environment

Alstroemerias need full sun to flower well and should be grown in reasonably fertile and well drained soil. Choose a sheltered spot, ideally away from prevailing winds, and add organic matter to the soil before planting. In pots, use a peat-free. soil-based potting compost.

Alstroemeria is a hardy herbaceous perennial, which means it lives for many years, with growth that dies back to the ground each winter. Ideally, plant alstroemerias in spring so they can settle in before flowering, spacing them 60 cm apart. For cut flowers, grow alstroemerias in an out of the way spot or ‘cuttings patch’ if you have space, such as on an allotment.

Landscape Use

Alstroemerias look fantastic in a sunny border amongst other perennials and shrubs, and they look particularly good with roses.