Alstroemeria: 10 of the most popular varieties

In this article, you will learn about the 10 most popular varieties of decorative alstroemeria. Alstroemeria: Alicia, Brazilian lily, Beauty, Virginia, Golden, Canaria, King Cardinal, Blood-flowered, Orange Queen, White Wings.

Alstroemeria: description and the best varieties

Alstroemeria: photo of flowers

Do you want a beautiful and neat perennial flower in your area? Then alstroemeria is a great option for you. There are about 200 cultivated species of this flower in the world. The plant can grow up to two meters in height. Alstroemeria has very beautiful flowers with specks of various colors, their average size is 3-5 cm.The uniqueness of this flower is that it can grow well both in open ground and in pots, and when cut in the form of alstroemeria can stand up to two weeks.

In this article, you can learn about the most popular and beloved by many gardeners varieties of alstroemeria.

Alstroemeria golden

Alstroemeria Golden: photo of flowers

Golden alstroemeria reaches 90 cm in height. Flowers are very popular among florists and have a beautiful dark orange color.

Alstroemeria alisia

This variety vaguely resembles roses or chrysanthemums, it grows in a bush. The flowers are very beautiful and delicate, white and pink in color. Flowering lasts all summer.

Virginia

A very beautiful variety with large white flowers with yellow and red dots. The petals have a light wave along the edge. The plant reaches 70 cm in height and blooms from June to November.

Orange Queen

Alstroemeria Orange Queen: photo of flowers

The plant grows to a height of 70 cm. The flowers are orange with red-brown spots on the edges. The petals are very nice teardrop-shaped. The roots of this variety are very thick and strong.

Beauty

The lilac flowers of this variety of alstroemeria have a slightly bluish tint. The plant has strong, powerful stems and grows up to 170 cm in height. "Beauty" blooms in spring and autumn.

Canaria

This variety of alstroemeria is distinguished by its large growth and thick and strong stems. The flowers are bright yellow with brown blotches in the middle. The plant blooms twice twice a year: from March to June and from September to October.

Brazilian lily

Alstroemeria Brazilian lily: photo of flowers

The variety of such alstroemeria is quite high, it grows up to two meters in height. The flowers are fluffy, red-orange in color, there are about 30 of them in the inflorescences. The name is due to the fact that the hybrid is originally from Brazil.

Alstroemeria White Wings

The flowers of this alstroemeria are simply incredibly beautiful, which is why they are very popular among florists. The white petals are shaped like lilies. The plant grows up to two meters in height, has strong and resilient stems. Flowering lasts the whole summer.

Blood-flowered

The plant is not too tall, grows up to one meter and has thick, strong roots. The flowers are orange with yellow blotches, very bright and beautiful. About 12-15 flowers grow in one inflorescence.

King Cardinal

Alstroemeria King-Cardinal: photo of flowers

The stems of such alstroemeria are not very stable, they can even bend to the ground. The plant grows up to 150 cm. The flowers are very beautiful, bright pink, reminiscent of orchids. "King-Cardinal" blooms in spring, and sometimes in autumn and winter.

Growing tips

Photo of alstroemeria flowers

• In order for the plant to survive the winter without problems, before the onset of cold weather, you need to cut off its stems, leaving about 15-20 cm, and cover with a special material (film, cloth, etc.).
• Keep in mind that if you are going to plant alstroemeria with seeds, you will be able to admire the flowers only after 3 years.
• Alstroemeria love places that are well lit by the sun.
• If you are going to plant several alstroemeria flower bushes next to each other, leave a distance of at least 30 cm between them.