Description
Common name: Indian Summer Peruvian Lily
Of all the luxuries in life, growing your own cut flowers is among the most rewarding. Peruvian lilies are excellent for this purpose, not only because they last so well in arrangements, but also because they are so easy to grow—requiring little more than good drainage and bright sunshine to thrive.
‘Indian Summer’ is a particularly good cultivar to try because its compact habit makes staking a thing of the past—the stems are sturdy and straight and the flowers profuse. Funnel-shaped flowers in warm hues of rose red and yellow, flecked with cinnamon tops, open above the dark green-bronze foliage. This compact plant has a long bloom time. Performs best in the perennial plant border, but can also be grown in a container.
Size: 4.5” Potted Plant
Height: 26.0-30.0”
Spread: 20.0-24.0”
Flower Description: Erect and sturdy stems carry alternate, linear, lance-shaped leaves (3.0-5.0” long) that are a green-bronze. Funnel-shaped flowers occur in terminal clusters and develop in various hues of red, orange and yellow, with orange-brown speckling.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun. Prefers partial sun.
Soil Type: Prefers fertile, evenly moist, well-draining soil. Be careful, dry soil induces dormancy and reduces flowering vigour.
Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Long Bloom, Prolific Flowering, Cut Flower, Large Flower, Multishade Flower, Foliage Interest
Care: Easy Care, Light mulch in northern zones, In early Spring trim back or gently pull out old tuberous stems to encourage new growth and better flowering.
