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Alstroemeria 'Joyous'

Also Known As

  • Lily of the Incas
  • Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Joyous' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Joyous' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria 'Joyous'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Joyous'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For many years, close to 10 actually, we had this color in our collection but the plants wouldn't produce hardly any offsets. Finally, after growing and trying many seedlings, we came up with this one that divides in an acceptable manner.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Joyous' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Joyous'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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