Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Sweet Laura'

This is my favorite Alstroemeria by far! It flowers early on long tall stems, even in a partly shaded spot. This year I didn't get to c...Read Moreutting the spent flower stalks, but a second flush came up anyway from the roots, so had flowers until late September. The local ones sold are always pink and short. The only time they start to flop sideways is when the dog gets in the patch, so I surround with wire fencing now, but wouldn't need to ordinarily. When I dug some up to replant, they grew that summer, but didn't flower until the next. I prefer these to another similar cultivar, Third Harmonic, which is orange-ier, and more likely to lean over. Love this bright yellow color with dark markings!

I also have a few other varieties of Alstroemeria, but for some reason, the flowers are deformed on all of my Sweet Laura. This is the f...Read Moreirst year they have been in the ground, so I will give them until next year to see if they get better. The flowers opened up, but it looks like it has no petals, and the "flowers" are tiny.

I love this one, too. It came through the winter with flying colors, which in Indianapolis is saying something. I had some electicians ...Read Morebreak off all the stems and had to quickly move the roots in the dead of summer in 90 degree temperatures and within a week the stems are a foot tall and have buds on them! The flowers are long-lasting as cuts and all in all I would say this plant is fantastic all around!

If I could find other Alstroemerias just as tough in pinks, reds,oranges, and rose colors I would be thrilled!

Atlanta - I love this flower - yes, a bit invasive but so beautiful! If you need to dig it up, just dig deep and put the dirt in a wheelb...Read Morearrow or box or plastic tarp to sift out the broken pieces of root. The flowers last very well in a vase and are soooo beautiful!!!

Cannot take the afternoon sun here in Atlanta - the leaves will bleach out.