Alstroemeria pelegrina
Jane McGary (Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:22:28 PDT)

I was there with Diane when we saw the wonderful expanse of this plant
on Pichidangui's rocky beach, within the spray of the surf. I doubt very
much that it is frost-hardy, as I've never seen it away from the coast.
I think it's one of the species involved in the "Princess Lily" group of
hybrids, which have similar thick, shiny green leaves, short stature,
and well-marked flowers. As for soil, it appears to grow in rocks of
various sizes, and I assume with sand down below. There are some other
coastal alstros that enjoy similar conditions, such as Alstroemeria
werdermannii. Having no really frost-free place for such large plants, I
haven't tried growing them.

Jane McGary, Portland, Oregon, USA

On 3/25/2020 11:06 AM, Diane Whitehead wrote:

I saw wonderful plants of Alstroemeria pelegrina flowering on the seashore near Pichidangui, Chile.

I now have seedlings growing in the Sunshine mix I use for all my seed sowing. However, I am sure that this peaty mix would not be the best for a seashore plant.

I need advice about growing it. Year round in pots? In and out of the unheated greenhouse?

Diane

Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
cool mediterranean climate warm dry summers, mild wet winters 70 cm rain, sandy soil

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