Alstroemeria caryophyllaceae, a native of Brazil, blooms into clove-scented scarlet flowers in the spring. Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. When established, they lilies will send up numerous flowering stems to […]
Alstroemeria aurea ( Peruvian lily )
Alstroemeria aurea, also known as Alstroemeria aurantiaca, is a tuberous perennial blooming in bright orange or yellow flowers streaked dark red in the summer. Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. When […]
Alstroemeria ( Walter Fleming Peruvian lily )
Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. When established, they lilies will send up numerous flowering stems to 2 feet high. The cultivar, ‘Walter Fleming’, also known as ‘Orchid’, is a tuberous […]
Alstroemeria ( Sweetheart Peruvian lily )
Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. When established, they lilies will send up numerous flowering stems to 2 feet high. The cultivar, ‘Sweetheart’ is a buberous perennial blooming in 3- to […]
Alstroemeria ( Rosy Wing Peruvian lily )
Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. When established, they lilies will send up numerous flowering stems to 2 feet high. The cultivar, ‘Rosy Wing’ is a tuberous perennial blooming in 3- […]
Alstroemeria ( Inca Lily )
Erect stems support azalea-type flowers and strap-like green foliage. Lily-like flower clusters, in shades of coral, pink, lavender, and purple, appear in spring and may bloom up to 6 months. Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom season on evergreen hybrids. […]
Alstroemeria ( Ballerina Peruvian lily )
Alstroemeria has narrow stem leaves that are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots. The cultivar, ‘Ballerina’ is a tuberous perennial that blooms in rose-pink flowers with bronze green tepals in the summer.
Alpinia zurumbet ( Variegated Ginger )
This upright perennial grows to ten feet tall and three to 4 feet wide. Lance-shaped, green leaves are almost stalkless and striped with pale yellow margins. Pale green flowers with green and pink-tinged bracts appear on pendant racemes. Likes warm […]
Alpinia purpurata ( Red Ginger )
Large plant arising from rhizomes, with strong leafy stems. Stalked leaves are hairless and lance-shaped. Large panicles or racemes of white flowers with red bracts are produced; good for cut flowers. Likes warm and humid conditions. In winter keep at […]
Alpina zerumbet ( Variegated Shell Ginger )
Yellow banded or striped dark green foliage on exotic sub-tropical perennial. Fragrant, purple-tinged, white flowers with yellow lips striped red and brown appear in summer. Prefers light shade with protection from the wind and moist, but not wet, soil. Early […]