Summer Break Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria 'Summer Break')
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Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) Mounded
A floriferous pink Alstroemeria with substantial landscape presence. Summer Break has overwintered multiple seasons in Zone 6, and should be hardier when sited in well-drained soils with winter protection.

Alstroemeria, commonly known as the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a genus of flowering plants native to South America, particularly found in Chile and Brazil. These vibrant flowers are characterized by their unique trumpet-shaped blooms, which come in a wide range of colors, including red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple, often featuring dark markings. Alstroemeria is not only admired for its beauty but also for its symbolism; it represents friendship, mutual support, and devotion in the language of flowers. The plant was first introduced to Europe in the 18th century by Swedish botanist Baron Clas Alströmer, after whom the genus is named. Alstroemeria is a long-lasting cut flower, typically surviving in a vase for 7 to 14 days, making it a popular choice for floral arrangements.  Additionally, these flowers are relatively easy to care for and can thrive in various climates, contributing to their widespread popularity in gardens and floral displays worldwide .

Pros

Long-Lasting Blooms

Cons

This plant may be mostly winter-hardy outdoors where you live, but it may need protection to survive extreme weather.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 4 feet tall. 30 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 6a - 9b (Usually hardy to -10° F)
Tags Adaptable, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Edging, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Bedding, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Summer
Flower Color Pink and white

Commonly Planted with...

Lavender, Salvia, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Gaillardia, Astilbe, Ferns, Sedum, and Delphinium.
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Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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