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Alstroemeria border plantings

Alstroemeria L.

The use of Alstroemeria in borders requires selecting low-growing cultivars and considering the plant's biological cycle, which involves the dieback of aerial parts. Success in composition depends on the correct planting pattern and protecting fragile rhizomes from waterlogging during the winter.

In the reference 15 varieties crop Alstroemeria, where this is mentioned in the description.

To create Alstroemeria borders, dwarf cultivars 15–30 cm in height are used, or occasionally medium-height varieties for the background. The optimal planting scheme involves spacing rhizomes at 15–20 cm intervals with row widths of approximately 30 cm, which ensures group density and abundant flowering until the first frost.

The primary challenge in using Alstroemeria is the complete dieback of the aerial parts in autumn, which creates the risk of empty zones in the flower bed; therefore, it is recommended to combine the crop with other plants. Furthermore, fragile rhizomes are sensitive to winter moisture and competition from aggressive neighbors, necessitating specific drainage and mulching with a 15–20 cm layer in regions with cold climates.

General information about the subject — on the page Border plantings.

Sources8

Varieties of Alstroemeria mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

2 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

3 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Tessumholid

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Vele Mathieu

2 records

Alexis

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

2 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

2 records

Vanessa

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

2 records

Connie

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.

1 record

Tescreda

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

1 record

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

1 record

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Horti Partners V.O.F.

1 record

TURCALAYON

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Charlotte

Withdrawn

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Robert Adrian Goemans

1 record

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Pierre TURC & Fils SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Koice

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

Elisabeth

Withdrawn

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

Sundance

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

Orange Glory

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record