Alstroemeria 'Colorita Kate Red' – Desert Horizon Nursery

Alstroemeria ‘Colorita Kate Red’

Alstroemeria 'Zaprikate'
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Water
Moderate, regular water during active growth; keep soil lightly moist but not soggy. Check containers frequently during hot weather, and reduce watering during dormancy.
Description
A compact, clump-forming Peruvian lily in the Colorita series, with abundant red flowers accented by yellow and dark markings. Best grown in a sheltered, irrigated location in Phoenix.
Deciduous / Evergreen
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Mildly toxic to pets if ingested (GI upset); sap may irritate skin
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; avoid intense western exposure and reflected desert heat.

Water: Moderate, regular water during active growth; keep soil lightly moist but not soggy. Check containers frequently during hot weather, and reduce watering during dormancy.

Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost; slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Use quality potting mix in containers and mulch to keep roots cooler.

Mature size: Approximately 12–18 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide.

Bloom: Repeated flowering from spring into fall under favorable conditions; Phoenix summer heat may substantially reduce or interrupt bloom.

Evergreen / deciduous: Herbaceous perennial; may remain leafy in mild winters but can become dormant with cold or extreme heat.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast during mild weather with adequate moisture and nutrition.