By Johnscott
Dumfriesshire, United Kingdom
I planted bare root Peruvian lilies some time ago.
Doe anyone know what the look like as they come to flower?
So far they appear to have spikes which look like seeds.
- 24 Aug, 2015
Answers
Be aware that they may take a year or two to become established. Mine did but now, after three years, they are doing well and no trouble. When you take off the flowering stems never cut....only pull. That way you may have another flowering show. They make wonderful cut flowers.
24 Aug, 2015
Generally, the stems that are going to bloom end in a tight, irregular cluster of rugby ball-shaped buds. Non-blooming stems show nothing at the ends. No spikes involved in either case. Do you have pictures?
25 Aug, 2015
Peruvian lily is the common name for Alstroemeria - put Alstroemeria into Google and select images.
24 Aug, 2015