Bring a rush of fiery colour to summer and autumn borders with Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Orange King’.From June until October, this exotic-looking Peruvian lily bears clusters of glowing, funnel-shaped orange flowers with a golden-yellow upper lip and dark speckles.
Invaluable as cut flowers, Alstroemeria ‘Aurea Orange King’ are loved for their tropical looks and exceptional vase-life, often lasting for 2-3 weeks in fresh water. This eye-catching, tangerine-toned alstroemeria proudly holds an Award of Garden Merit, granted by the Royal Horticultural Society as a mark of excellence.
For thriving Alstroemeria, choose a sunny location with well-drained, light soil. Plant rhizomes 10-15cm deep and 30cm apart.
Maintain consistent moisture, ensuring the soil remains damp.
A profusion of multi-headed, vibrant blooms appear between June and October which are long-lasting and excellent for cutting. Stems reach 30-120cm in height, depending on variety.
Top dress in spring and once again during the growing season.
Shorter varieties are excellent for container planting.
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For an eye-catching display of late-season colour, Amarines are a brilliant planting choice and make stunning, unusual cut flowers. A cross between Nerines and Amaryllis, show-stoppering Amarines have been bred for their hardiness, size and floral bounty. Amarine ‘Aphrodite’ is a beautiful soft rose-pink variety with darker streaks along its elegant curving petals. Long stamens at the centre of each flower give an enchanting, exotic look to the elegant blooms.
Flowering throughout September, Amarine 'Aphrodite' looks wonderful at the front of sunny garden borders where they can show off their clusters of showy pink flowers.
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
| UK Mainland, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland | £ 5.95 |
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