Alstroemeria ‘Summer Heat’
Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat' is a cold hardy Peruvian lily with red petals, yellow throats and dark markings on tall stems.
Alstroemeria ‘Summer Heat’ is a cold hardy Peruvian lily able to withstand zone 6 in well-drained soils with winter protection. Beautiful hot red blooms contrast with bright yellow throats and dark markings on tall stems reaching 36-42 inches tall. Blooms continuously from early summer to frost. Modern cultivars are mainly clumping to slowly spreading but will not be invasive. Wonderful in the mixed border, in containers, and long lasting in vases. Pull stems instead of cutting to encourage a quicker reflush. In colder zones, mulch clumps with a foot of fallen leaves or grow in pots and protect in a frost-free location for winter. Attracts pollinators. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Peruvian Lily
Family: Alstroemeriaceae (The Alstroemeria Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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