Family: Alstroemeriaceae Genus: Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Red Sensation
Category: Perennials
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color: Red Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic) 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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