Alstroemeria Indian Summer ='Tesronto'

Common name: Peruvian lily

Description: A striking herbaceous perennial with bronze-flushed, dark foliage that sets off clusters of vivid orange-red, yellow-throated flowers, freely produced from summer into autumn.

Other benefits: long flowering season, excellent as a cut flower, striking dark foliage contrast

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.6m x 0.5m

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: hardy to around -10°C with a winter mulch