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 > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…