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types of alstroemeria

Alstroemeria, commonly known as Peruvian lilies or Lily of the Incas, are vibrant, long-blooming perennials beloved in New Zealand gardens. With their kaleidoscope of colours and striking markings, different types of alstroemeria can add months of interest to borders, pots, and cut flower arrangements. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or starting fresh, discovering the right alstroemeria varieties for your garden will bring lasting colour and enjoyment season after season.

Alstroemeria 'Inticancha Sunstar' plant in a pot with pink flowers.

Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar is a compact perennial that dazzles with fiery orange blooms featuring yellow centres and subtle dark markings. Flowering from spring through to late autumn, this variety brings a bold tropical flair to containers, small garden beds, and borders.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Alstroemeria Inca Rio (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inca Rio is a vibrant, compact perennial that bursts with brilliant orange and golden-yellow blooms from spring through to late autumn. With its upright clumping form and a mature height of just 30–40 cm, this variety is ideal for containers, sunny garden beds, and border edges where bold colour is desired in a small footprint.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Alstroemeria Inca Ice (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inca Ice is a compact and elegant perennial featuring soft blush-pink flowers with creamy yellow centres and subtle speckling. It...

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Alstroemeria Pink Star plant in full flower.
Alstroemeria Pink Star (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Pink Star' is a stunning perennial renowned for its masses of bright pink flowers and exceptional flowering performance. This long...

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Alstroemeria Summer Holiday (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Summer Holiday is a stunning compact perennial featuring vibrant coral-pink blooms with golden centres. Flowering continuously from...

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Alstroemeria 'Indigo' plant with purple flowers for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Alstroemeria 'Indigo' (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'Indigo' is a vibrant perennial admired for its rich indigo purple flowers marked with delicate contrasting streaks. Flowering from late...

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An elegant Alstroemeria 'White Buttons' plant with white flowers in a pot.
Alstroemeria White Buttons (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'White Buttons' is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its masses of white flowers with yellow and green markings. Blooming...

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Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy...

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Plagianthus regius (Ribbonwood)

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Acer palmatum Fjellheim (Fjellheim Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum Fjellheim is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of delicate foliage held on colourful stems. Leaves on this small...

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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)

Acer pseudoplatanus Esk Sunset, commonly known as the Eskimo Sunset Sycamore Maple, is grown for its rich and colourful foliage. The lush leaves on...

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Rooting Hormone (Rooting Hormone)

Clonex is the preferred rooting hormone for nurseries across NZ and the world. It is the industry standard for rooting softwood, semi-hardwood, and...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

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Ignite Herbicide

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Alstroemeria Princess Fabiana (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Princess Fabiana is a compact and elegant perennial producing soft white blooms with subtle yellow accents. Flowering continuously from...

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Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon is a compact, long-flowering perennial that produces dreamy pale lilac to white blooms with delicate freckling. Its...

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Alstroemeria Inca Vienna (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inca Vienna is a compact, clump-forming perennial that produces soft pink flowers with creamy white centres and delicate freckling...

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Alstroemeria Inca Bandit (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inca Bandit is a compact, clump-forming perennial known for its bold, dark red blooms that appear from spring through to late autumn...

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Very showy Alstroemeria Inca Sweety flowers.
Alstroemeria Inca Sweety (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inca Sweety is a charming, compact perennial that produces delicate candy-pink blooms with cheerful yellow centres and soft speckling...

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Alstroemeria aurea yellow flowers.
Alstroemeria aurea (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria aurea is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that produces masses of golden-orange blooms through summer. Known for its naturalised...

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Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunset with orange and cream coloured flowers.
Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunset (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunset is a compact perennial that lives up to its name with glowing shades of pink, coral, and soft orange that resemble a...

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Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar (Peruvian Lily)

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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.

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Everyone knows classic varieties like Alcantarea imperialis 'Rubra' and Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood), but you might just fall in love with Coprosma 'Mini Mac', Loropetalum 'China Pink', and Alstroemeria Inca Rio (Peruvian Lily).
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