purple alstroemeria

Why Choose Purple Alstroemeria?

Purple alstroemeria provides a unique colour palette that ranges from deep indigo to lighter lavender shades, making it easily adaptable to a variety of garden designs. These perennials flower from late spring through autumn, providing continual interest and attracting pollinators such as bees. Their tubular flowers and strappy green foliage create a lush, layered effect that looks spectacular paired with other summer bloomers.

This plant thrives in well-draining soil and prefers a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Once established, purple alstroemeria is remarkably low-maintenance and performs well in most New Zealand climates. Gardeners appreciate its robust growth, resistance to most pests, and ability to return year after year with minimal care.

Best Purple Alstroemeria Varieties

If you’re looking to expand your collection of purple alstroemeria, explore our range of cultivars with varying shades, forms, and bloom durations. Some top performers include:

• Alstroemeria Summer Breeze (Peruvian Lily): Features a delicate mix of purple tones with attractive streaked petals, perfect for mixed borders and bouquets.
• Alstroemeria 'Indigo' (Peruvian Lily): Stands out with intensely saturated indigo-purple blooms and lush dark foliage, adding drama to garden beds.
• Alstroemeria 'Dark Purple' (Peruvian Lily): Offers deep, dark purple flowers with striking markings, ideal for modern garden designs.
• Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon (Peruvian Lily): Compact and floriferous, this variety brings lighter purple shades into containers or small spaces.
• Alstroemeria Summer Sky (Peruvian Lily): Combines vibrant purple petals with subtle cream highlights, delivering a cheerful colour mix for summer displays.

Growing and Caring for Purple Alstroemeria

Purple alstroemeria prefers soil that's rich in organic matter and drains easily. Plant rhizomes in spring, spacing them 30cm apart. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture, and water regularly during dry spells. Feed with a balanced fertiliser every six weeks during the flowering season for optimal growth and bloom production.

To encourage prolonged flowering, remove spent blooms and avoid cutting foliage until the plant dies back naturally. With proper care, purple alstroemeria will reward you with impressive flower spikes and vigorous growth throughout the summer months.

Perfect for Bouquets and Planting Schemes

Purple alstroemeria is prized for its vase life, with blooms lasting up to two weeks after cutting. Its bold colour is a favourite amongst florists and gardeners for creating relaxing, harmonious arrangements. For landscape design, use purple alstroemeria alongside whites and pastels, or mix with bold reds and pinks for a more vibrant look.

Discover the timeless appeal of purple alstroemeria and find the perfect Peruvian lily for your garden in our carefully curated range. Whether you’re seeking a dramatic focal point or subtle accents, these gorgeous blooms will transform your outdoor space or living room.