Alstroemeria (18)

Helleborus, Echinacea, & Alstroemeria are available weeks 9-16 only. They can be combined with other perennials that are available weeks 2-16. The early generations of Alstroemeria weren't very well adapted to US growing conditions. They tended to not be very winter hardy, and not very tolerant of summer heat, which made them unsuitable for most of us. The Summer series may be what we have been waiting for. They are hardy at least to zone 7b (and possibly as cold as 5b- trial at your own risk!), aren't bothered by summer heat, and they're tall enough to cut! As they mature they will reach 3' in height. They also keep blooming all summer long as long as you keep cutting them. They do require regular water and good drainage. Alstroemeria, or Peruvian Lily were brought into cut flower cultivation in the '90's and then immediately became a mass-market darling because of their broad color range and extremely long lasting nature.  This are grown in and 18 cell tray (actually it's 18 4" p