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Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation'

Also Known As

  • Lily of the Incas
  • Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red 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 'Red Sensation'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 30 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation'

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

A knockout color rarely seen in hardy perennials. The large (2-3/4" across) tomato-red flowers have a relatively small yellow zone and the usual dark "dashes". Reportedly hardy to zone 5, we put it in zone 7 for the time being until we can confirm any colder.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Red Sensation'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
    • spring
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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