Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat'
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Hardy to approx. -10°C
- Suitable as a cut flower
Abundantly flowering perennial with fiery hues and fine, fresh green foliage. Forms dense clumps and returns year after year. Thrives best in full sun or light partial shade. Prefers humus-rich, evenly moist but not waterlogged soil. Suitable for pots, borders, and cutting gardens. Winter-hardy with light protection from severe frost.
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 | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - October |
| Flower colour | Orange yellow, Orange, Red |
| Leaf colour | Green, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -10°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Alstroemeria 'Summer Heat' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Alstroemeria |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
