This lily can bloom until November. All you have to do is not forget about it

The Peruvian Lilia (Alstremeria) is a flower characterized by long. It stays on the first frost, and buds depending on the variety, they can have different colors. It can be grown on the terrace, garden or balcony. With proper fertilization and care, it will persist until November.

This plant comes from South America. Sometimes It is also called Lilia Inca. Flowers can have different shades, including white, pink, orange, yellow, red or purple. The leaves are usually dark green, and the stems are usually about 60 cm high. They are also willingly used as cut flowers, after collecting they stay in a vase for a long time. They are also suitable for drying.

The most popular varieties, blooming to the first frosts are:

• Indian Summer -He has large, orange-yellow flowers. It is distinguished by dark -blue leaves. Steps usually reach a height of up to 60 cm. It blooms in June.
• River Valley – Slightly lower, because reaching up to 40 cm in height, it has flakes, often two -colored. It blooms until late autumn.
• Spring Valley – It has yellow flowers and the stems reach a height of up to 50 cm. This variety blooms to the first frost.
• Summer Sky – It is even 100 cm high. It is characterized by increased frost resistance. This variety withstands temperature drops to -15 degrees Celsius, thanks to which it will be a good option for the garden. The flowers are two -colored, white with a yellow center.
• Times Valley -This variety has white-ponily flowers and a height of about 50 cm. The flowers persist until late autumn.
• Inticancha Dark Purple – He has dark purple flowers. This is one of the lower varieties, because it reaches a height of about 20 cm. It blooms until November.

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If Lilia Inca blooms to the first frost, it is worth taking care of good conditions. At the beginning it should be provided slightly acidic soil and well permeable. Due to the height, it should be exposed from the wind. He feels best in partial shade or full sun. It doesn’t like excess water, it’s best to keep the soil slightly wet. Moisture can favor the development of gray mold – this is the main disease affecting these flowers. Pests rather bypass her, aphids may appear sporadically.

It is also important Fertilization, especially preparations rich in phosphorus or nitrogen, which supports flowering. Multi -components will work, including Compost, which will provide the soil with necessary microelements, allowing for proper plant growth. Before winter, younger specimens, kept in the garden, can be protected with agrotextile.