Alstroemeria 'Tricolor'

Also Known As

Tricolor Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

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Alstroemeria 'Tricolor' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Tricolor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria 'Tricolor'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Tricolor'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We know it’s getting more difficult to find the taller Alstroemerias in the trade, & we are so happy that Master Gardener Liz Youngflesh from Southern California shared material for this large flowered sterile hybrid with us! Long, sturdy stems – to 3’ tall – are topped with white striped pink flowers with dark mottling. Easy in almost any soil, this Alstroemeria can be grown in pots or in the ground, so long as you can deal with the fact that they do tend to spread out. They make so many lovely flowers that it’s hard to get mad when they hog garden space. If your colony starts looking tired just yank all of the old stems & let them regenerate from the underground rhizomes. Rich soil & regular water makes for better looking plants, but they can deal with a fair amount of neglect as well! Cut flowers last over a week in the vase!