Id-Code: AA 277
Family: Alstroemeriaceae, Amaryllidaceae
Origin: Cultivated origin
Special Features: Dwarf striped, candy-colored blossoms
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED in 2003
Colour: Vibrant volors, red, deep rose and picotee-type white with pink, very large flowering, all flowers with dark stripes and yellow markings
Natural Flowering Period: June - October
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z8-10
Growth Habit: Clumping habit
Foliage: Glossy green strap-like foliage
Height with Flower: 35 cm (17'')
Spacing between Plants: 15 cm (6'')
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils; pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun to partial shade. Prefers cool, moist climate
Use: Use with Allium christophii, Anthriscus 'Ravenswing' and Sedum spurium 'Summer Glory'
Specialities: Great container or seasonal accent plant. Cut flowers sometimes endure for two weeks, or more.
Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 33,333
Seeds per Gram: 30
Seeding Recommendation: 40 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 or 128
Germination: These perennial seeds germinate very irregularly over a long period. For Alstroemeria we recommend to keep sowing for 3 weeks at approximately +30°C [86°F], then 3 weeks at +5°C [41°F], then at +21°C [70°F]. Seed trays should not be discarded prematurely. Constant moisture must be maintained. Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Scheduling:
Growing On:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime, but warm temperatures followed by cold is essential
Sowing to Germination: 3 - 4 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 6 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: No vernalization required for flowering in the first year.
Forcing: Provide 16 hours of continuous lighting. During the short days of winter, provide a night interruption lighting of 4 hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. 6-8 weeks to flower.
Fertilization: Medium (150-200 ppm)
