Alstroemeria Summer Breeze - Peruvian lily

Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze' is a variety of Peruvian Lily that stands out for the beauty of its dark foliage, chocolate-purple streaked with deep green. Its lush foliage perfectly highlights the small but beautifully coloured flowers in saffron yellow, brown, and orange. The plant forms a lovely, densely foliaged clump and flowers for a long time, from late spring until autumn. Suitable for outdoor cultivation, its crown can withstand cold with winter protection.

Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze’ is a hybrid variety developed in the Netherlands by HilverdaKooij. It is the result of cross-breeding between varieties intended for cut flowers and dwarf varieties. It is a relatively hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to -12°C in well-drained soil.

'Summer Breeze’ forms a bushy clump of 70-80 cm in height when in flower, spreading to about 50 cm wide. The leaves of this variety are stunning, richly coloured in brown to purple, with a green to dark green border. Flowering continues from May-June to October. The flowers, measuring 3-4 cm in diameter, are gathered in small clusters at the ends of the stems. They consist of two layers of petals: three small central ones, yellow streaked with brown and tipped with orange, and three larger ones, yellow with an orange mark at the centre. The foliage is arranged towards the upper part of the stems. Both foliage and stems disappear in winter, leaving only the underground tuber with fleshy roots. This is sensitive to transplant shock, especially in older plants.

Alstroemeria Summer Breeze is stunning in borders but also in large containers. This perennial thrives equally well in full sun or a spot which is slightly shaded spot afternoon, provided it has sandy, humus-bearing soil that is not too chalky. Pair it, for example, with Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Miss', Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' and the shrubby wallflower 'Bowles Mauve'.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are products intended for experienced gardeners. Upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (conservatory, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14°C for a few weeks before planting them outdoors once the risk of frost has completely passed.