Alstroemeria umbellata
Alstroemeria umbellata
30cm, is a herbaceous perennial from the southern and central Chilean Andes. Makes short stems densely covered with showy bluish green, slightly succulent leaves with undulated margins and a terminal umbel of pale pink flowers. For any rich, very well drained, rocky soil in a sunny spot. Protect from winter wetness and give some extra winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer). Alternatively grow in pots, in winter keep dormant bulbs completely dry and frostfree at some 5°C. VI-VII.More Details »