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General Information
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Instruction By Steve Brigham Notes The mild coastal Southern California climate is a great climate for growing many of the modern evergreen hybrid alstroemerias, especially those that have been selected for garden (not greenhouse) performance. If you don't let them make seed, the best of these hybrids can give you brilliant flower color from spring through fall. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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January1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.February1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.March1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. FertilizeFeed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.April1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.4. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.6. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!May1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.4. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.6. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!June1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. FertilizeFeed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.5. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.6. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.7. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!July1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.4. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.6. TransplantDivide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.7. PropagatePropagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.8. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!August1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.4. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.6. TransplantDivide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.7. PropagatePropagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.8. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!September1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. FertilizeFeed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.4. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.5. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.6. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.7. TransplantDivide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.8. PropagatePropagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.9. HarvestCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!October1. BuyBuy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.2. PlantPlant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.3. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.4. PruneRemove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.5. MulchMaintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.6. TransplantDivide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.7. HarvestvCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!November1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.December1. WaterWater regularly during dry periods. 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Buy
When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!
February
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
March
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
April
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
May
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
June
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
July
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
August
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
September
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
October
Buy plants in bloom, if possible, to get the flower colors you want, and buy from a nursery you can trust to sell the best varieties for your area.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
February
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
March
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
April
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
May
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
June
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
July
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
August
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
September
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
October
Plant in rich, well-drained soil, using plenty of soil amendment.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.
June
Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.
September
Feed with a balanced timed-release fertilizer for maximum growth and bloom.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
February
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
March
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
April
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
May
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
June
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
July
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
August
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
September
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
October
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
November
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
December
Water regularly during dry periods. Do not let plants dry out too much, or they will go dormant.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
April
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
May
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
June
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
July
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
August
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
September
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
October
Remove old flowering stems before they make seed to prolong bloom. On mature plants, you can gently pull out old flowering stems (instead of cutting them), which will stimulate new growth buds underground.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
March
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
April
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
May
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
June
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
July
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
August
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
September
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
October
Maintain a generous layer of mulch around plants to keep roots cool and prolong bloom.
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
July
Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.
August
Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.
September
Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.
October
Divide and transplant older clumps, if necessary.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
July
Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.
August
Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.
September
Propagate by division, but don't try to divide into tiny pieces. Each division should have plenty of bulbous rhizomes radiating out from a central clump of shoot buds. Re-establish in pots of potting soil for a few months and plant when growth speeds up in the spring.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
April
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
May
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
June
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
July
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
August
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
September
Cut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!
October
vCut flowers for beautiful bouquets -- alstroemeria flowers can stay fresh up to three weeks after cutting!