types of alstroemeria

What Are the Main Types of Alstroemeria?

Alstroemeria come in a wide range of varieties, each offering distinctive flower forms, colours, and growth habits. The main types of alstroemeria you’ll find in New Zealand include compact, dwarf varieties perfect for pots, and taller garden types that make excellent cut flowers. Most are bred for hardiness, disease resistance, and continual blooms from spring through to autumn.

Popular Dwarf and Patio Alstroemeria

If you’re limited on space or want to brighten up patios and containers, look to compact-growing types of alstroemeria. These tend to reach 30–40cm and have a bushy, floriferous nature, blooming prolifically all season. For example, Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar (Peruvian Lily) dazzles with golden-yellow petals and red highlights, while Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon (Peruvian Lily) offers luminous white blooms with pink markings. Both are part of the Inticancha series, bred for their compact form and exceptional performance in pots.

Classic Garden Alstroemeria Varieties

Looking for sturdy stems and striking flowers for your borders and floral arrangements? Taller types of alstroemeria—often reaching up to a metre—bring drama and long-lasting impact. Alstroemeria Princess Fabiana (Peruvian Lily) is an outstanding example, known for its elegant bi-colour pink and white blooms and continuous display from late spring to autumn. Alstroemeria Inca Concordia (Peruvian Lily) adds a lovely splash of bright orange to beds and borders, while Alstroemeria Inca Vienna (Peruvian Lily) produces soft, creamy ivory flowers with delicate lemon throats.

Choosing the Best Types of Alstroemeria for Your Garden

When selecting types of alstroemeria, consider your growing space, desired colour palette, and whether you want flowers for the garden or vase. Compact forms like the Inticancha range are ideal for small spaces or pots, while robust garden varieties fill borders and provide armfuls of stems for arrangements. All alstroemeria thrive in free-draining soil and a sunny to part-shaded spot, with minimal maintenance required for months of colour.

Explore Our Alstroemeria Collection

Whether you’re drawn to the bold hues of Alstroemeria Inca Concordia (Peruvian Lily) or the delicate blooms of Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon (Peruvian Lily), there’s a type of alstroemeria to suit every New Zealand garden. Explore our complete range and discover just how versatile and rewarding these remarkable perennials can be.