ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO

Name: ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO - My Plant Warehouse - Indoor Plants Warehouse
SKU: ALIINC707105T
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These wonderful compact forms are great for the garden or for containers. A stunning bright yellow and will make a wonderful display in the garden. Cut back after flowering to encourage repeat flowering.
Hardy and dwarf, with sturdy stems that require no staking. Long flowering and can be used as a cut flower. Creates a clump as mature. Summer flowering.

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1 Benefits & Uses of ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO

2 Why You Must Have ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO

Benefits & Uses of ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO

Give your garden the splash of sunlight it deserves with the radiant yellow flowers of our new Alstroemeria variety, Inca Rio! The vibrant golden-coated blooms come adorned with striking darker yellow freckles that are impossible to ignore.
This mound-forming, tuberous perennial is perfect for borders, small gardens and is excellent in containers! Grow her in a partial sunny spot with fertile, evenly moist, well-draining soil.
Alstroemeria are true Goldilocks plants, they don’t like it too hot nor too cold. They are native to the Andes mountain region of South America, where it stays cool/temperate year-round. Ideal temperatures are 50-65 F.
Deadhead spent flowers as needed or bring flowers inside to take advantage of their long vase life as cut flowers.
These compact Alstroemeria may be the most spectacular houseplant for you. As long as nobody has allergies to pollen of course. And also attract butterflies, bees, and birds.

Why You Must Have ALSTROEMERIA INCA RIO

Zones Annual everywhere else; Mulch or bring potted plants inside below 40F. Can be perennial to zone 7 with extra protection.
Because they hail from warmer climates than the UK, Alstroemeria can handle a sunny spot in your garden without wilting. They do prefer full sun, but will tolerate partial shade too. They will happily winter out without too much trouble, though as with most plants you will notice some die back as the colder months hit.
Alstroemeria like a neutral or slightly acid soil that is well drained. You can add fertiliser to the soil before you plant, to make sure there is plenty of nutrients for the plant to keep it healthy and strong. If you are planting into a pot you should make sure that you add about 20% grit for drainage, as they don’t like to get their feet too wet.
Good drainage is essential for these plants. They are used to hot countries, so over watering can cause serious problems and will lead to rotting of the roots and the death of the plant; just give them a drink when you notice the soil is dry, once they are fully established. When your plant is in bloom it will benefit from a few extra nutrients, so give it a dose of a high potassium fertiliser such as potash.
For the first year that you have your Alstroemeria, you should cut the flowers. Any time after this you need to be pulling the stalks up at the base, as cutting them can affect the rhizomes – they will respond to the damage above ground, and will die.