Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer'
- Perennial
- 60-90 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- Hardy to approx. -10°C
A robust, long-flowering border plant with deep, bronze-green leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers in warm shades of yellow, orange, and reddish-brown. Blooms from summer to autumn. Prefers sun to light shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. Winter-hardy with light protection.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - October |
| Flower colour | Orange yellow, Orange, Orange |
| Leaf colour | Red, Green |
| Growth habit | Tuft, Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | None to little, Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Alstroemeria |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
