Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba'

Also Known As

Lily of the Incas
Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-32"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot and yellow 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 'Peach Melba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba'

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

An evergreen, clumping perennial. Throughout the warmer months tall stems bear, yellowy, apricotty, pink (hard to describe), funnel shaped flowers, with brown flecks on the yellow bases of the upper petals. As they brown, spent stems can be removed by pulling. Plant in well drained soil, feed well. Superb cut flower.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Peach Melba'

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
- apricot
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen