Potted Peruvian Lily | Alstroemeria Inca Rio

Give your garden the splash of sunlight it deserves with the radiant yellow flowers of our new Alstroemeria variety, Inca Rio! The vibrant golden-coated blooms come adorned with striking darker yellow freckles that are impossible to ignore.

This mound-forming, tuberous perennial is perfect for borders, small gardens and is excellent in containers! Grow her in a partial sunny spot with fertile, evenly moist, well-draining soil and you won’t be sorry you did! Be careful, dry soil induces dormancy and reduces flowering vigor. Deadhead spent flowers as needed or bring flowers inside to take advantage of their long vase life as cut flowers. In early Spring, trim back or gently pull out old tuberous stems to encourage new growth and better flowering.

Are you lucky enough to have A/C? Do you keep your home temperate year-round? These compact Alstroemeria may be the most spectacular houseplant for you! As long as nobody has allergies to pollen of course.

Alstroemeria are true Goldilocks plants, they don’t like it too hot nor too cold. They are native to the Andes mountain region of South America, where it stays cool/temperate year-round. Ideal temperatures are 50-65 F but they can withstand intermittent hot days up to 75 F with afternoon shade and a little TLC. Frost will kill unprotected leaves and roots.

Easy to Grow Features:

• Zones: 8-10; Annual everywhere else; Mulch or bring potted plants inside below 40F. Can be perennial to zone 7 with extra protection
• Light: Partial Sun; Bright indirect or filtered light is best
• Water: Moderate
• Height: 8-12 inches when flowering
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Season: Late Spring – Early Fall