Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King'

Also Known As

Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-11

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Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King' plant details

Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional 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 aurea 'Orange King'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An evergreen, clumping perennial. Throughout the warmer months tall stems bear rich yellow, funnel shaped flowers, with brown flecks on the upper petals. As they brown spent stems can be removed by pulling. Plant in well drained soil, feed well.Superb cut flower.One of the tallest and most vigorous of the Alstroemeria cultivars, always making a statement.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria aurea 'Orange King'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen