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Alstroemeria Indian Summer

Dark buds open to orange-red flowers from May onwards.

Flowering period: May to first frosts.
Growing conditions: Sun or part shade in moist but well-drained soil.
Special note: Pull spent stems out, instead of deadheading to prolong flowering. Dislikes winter wet. Mulch deeply in first winter.
Typical mature height: 30 inches ( 76 cms )
Hardiness: Half-hardy. Should withstand mild UK winters.