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Alstroemeria 'Glory of the Andes'

 
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Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus: Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Glory of the Andes

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Orange
Gold (Yellow-Orange)

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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No positives
2 neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral mygypsyrose On Aug 14, 2008, mygypsyrose from Browns Mills, NJ (Zone 6b) wrote:

My tag says that it's the varigated form of "Sweet Laura" and that it is hardy to zone 5 which is great for me! We'll see if it comes back next year.

Neutral Gabrielle On Jun 29, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

My information says it can be grown through zone 9.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Browns Mills, New Jersey
Elizabeth City, North Carolina



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