Alstroemeria Christmas Pressie !

That is lovely, will you keep it inside until spring?

How lovely and how amazing that they have come all the way from South America and look so fresh. Perhaps they will help you feel nearer to her in the big wide (small) world.

Mad, i misled you, what a twit i am :-(
Viv Marsh is a UK Alstroemeria plantsman, i've ordered from him in the past and the quality of his plants is second to none.

Busylizzy, these are to planted out now actually !
Sounds a bit much doesn't it, but they're to go outside. You could put them in a cold frame but they'll survive just fine outside over winter.
Mine came through the last winter fine.
You wouldn't think that such gorgeous, delicate looking flowers would manage it would you ;-))

Absolutely beautiful.You do realise,that I want all these lovely plants and flowers I keep seeing on GOY.I am going to have to seriously think where I can squeeze them in next year...

Steal a bit more lawn, Bloomer ;-)

Wow! Im gonna buy some.....:0)))))

Oh...Louise....how lovely!!.....and a beautiful present from your sister....I know you miss her like mad. Haven't seen variegated leafed ones before..such a pretty colour...must have a little browse on that site.:)))))

It looks an expensive site but when you know that the plants you receive are mature, established plants with fantastic root systems on them and great growth they're very good value for money.

At certain times they have half price sales too .... i stock up then :-)))

Good idea Louise,might just do that,ta.....

Aah I see Louise, I thought your sister had sent them. I'm the twit!

Her sister did send them, Mad - she ordered them from a UK supplier, wakey wakey, lol;-)))

What a wonderful present Louise, they are beautiful and will remind you of your sister each time you look at them. ;0)

You are lucky to have her - she may be a long way away, but that's a great present! :-)))) (P.S. I wish they'd grow in my garden. I have given up on them!)

Oh lucky you, will look forward to seeing the photos next year, might give them a go if I can find a space lol

Ahw, what a nice present that lasts and grows and mixes so well in bouquets! Aren't they from Peru originally or someplace in SA?

Orgratis, you are exactly right !
They're the Peruvian Lily and they come as the taller type (2-3') or a shorter type (8-12").
They're easy to grow if you can give them well drained soil.

What beautiful plants - aren't sisters wonderful? I wish I had one! Oh well, my brother's not too bad - lol.

Wagger, my sister is 'so' generous and really thinks about what to give :-)

You'll have to nudge your brother in the direction of a couple of nursery website ;-)))

I'll give it a try, Louise - a nudge with a sledgehammer LOL

They're beauties Louise, your sister knows how to please :))))

A lovely gift Louise, when they flower your sister will seem closer to you,...........

I never knew there was a variegated alstroemaria Louise ^ ^ (nearest I could get to raised eyebrows) very beautiful:-) I'm going to google Viv Marsh now:-)

I have quite a few but this variegated one is gorgeous
:-)))))
Bornagain, he's certainly not cheap but read what you get for your money, on the information sections.
And his special offers are half price when they're on :-)))))

Will do :-)