Item Tag: Tubers

<img src=”https://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif” border=”0″><br><a href=”https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/listing/listing-advanced-sellers/third-party-listing-tools.html#auctiva” target=”_blank”><img src=”https://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line2.gif” border=”0″></a> Alstroemeria psittacina commonly called Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Princess Lily Alstroemeria psittacina is a gorgeous tropical from Brazil with exotic, feathery blooms reminiscent of parrots! The trumpet-shaped flowers demand attention, with their unusual combination of crimson and light green. This EASY-to-grow Lily relative adds a tropical touch to any garden, even if grown in a pot. The blooms make excellent cut flowers, often lasting 2 weeks in a vase. Hummingbirds love this plant as much as people do! Beautiful, exotic 1″ long red flowers tipped w/ green. The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cut flower trade. The flowers, brightly colored and marked with contrasting blotches and flecks, are superb cut flowers and a favorite with florists for their lasting quality. This is a hardy Alstroemeria, to Zone 5 with mulching. It makes a great cut flower and hummingbirds love the flowers. To about 3? tall. After flowering, plants enter summer dormancy. Plant with summer perennials for continuing interest. This is a treasure for southern gardeners who long for winter perennials.this auction is for 10tubers EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT ME TO LIST OTHER QUANTITIES Sun-Part shade Average water PerennialUSDA Zones 5-10Culture:Parrotlilies like rich, slightly acidic soils (pH 5.8 -6.8). Research says that they like rich soil but mine are very happy in poor soil. Plants appreciate good drainage. Plants go dormant after flowering which makes them great for interplanting with other species that flower earlier and later. Here in Louisaina, I have them under my eucalyptus tree providing groundcover/foliage in the winter when other plants are dormant, flowering in early summer and making room for the lantana, salvia, and four o’clocks that flower later but are dormant in winter. They spread well but are not competitive when interplanted because of their unusual dormancy pattern. Once established, you will soon have enough to share with your friends.Tolerates summer heat and humidity. Where hardy, the fleshy roots are easily divided in early spring. Gardeners in colder areas can try growing this in pots, bringing into a cool basement for the winter. Light: Grow in full sun where summer temperatures are moderate. High or partial shade is preferred in hot climates.Moisture: Although they can survive drought by going dormant, parrotlilies need very moist, but well aerated soil, to grow well. They will tolerate some flooding, but the rhizomes tend to rot if the soil is too heavy and/or remains wet for too long.Parrotlily may look exotic, but it is not a tropical plant when it comes to temperatures. Though it will tolerate hot summers, this species is happiest in cool weather. The plants will go dormant if the soil temperature rises to around 70°F The rhizomes require winter chilling. If planted 8 in deep and heavily mulched, they will survive temperatures down to nearly 0°F. In very cold climates, the tubers can be overwintered in damp sand or peat at a temperature of 35-40°F, but they are fragile and must be handled carefully and not allowed to dry out.Propagation: The roots are brittle and handled gently. In the garden, set tubers at least 6 in deep and 12-18 in apart. In cold climates plant 8 in. deep . Young plants in nursery beds will grow faster 2 in deep and 20 in apart. Tubers planted in spring/summer will send up foliage the following winter or spring (depending on the climate), followed by 2-3′ tall spikes with flowers. Alstroemeria flowers can be grown in pots or containers as long as they are large enough. If the pot is too small, it can cause the soil to overheat which prevents the flowers from blooming. Be sure to move your potted Alstroemeria to shelter once the colder months approach. Potted plants are more susceptible to cooler temperatures than ones that are planted in the ground.These plants are fairly pricey online. check out online prices here:https://shop.bulbmeister.com/nursery/flower-bulbs-detail/Alstroemeria-pulchella_100 I sell tubers instead of potted plants so you wont have to pay for shipping soil, and because its less stressful for the plant to be shipped without foliage. THE TUBERS ARE GUARANTEED TO ARRIVE IN HEALTHY LIVE CONDITION PLEASE OPEN AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE , MOISTEN AS NEEDED, AND PLANT ASAPwhat’s better than combined shipping discount? i include in the package extra plants that are worth MUCH more than the $2-3 refund you would receive for multiple purchases that fit in one package. i am generous because i appreciate your business! Track Page Views With Auctiva’s FREE Counter