Alstroemeria flowers are also known as Lily of the Incas or Peruvian Lily, although it is not actually a lily. Yet another name for alstroemeria is Ulster Mary. The genus of alstroemeria has around 120 species of flowering plants. The French botanist, Louis Feuillee was the first to describe this plant in the 1700s.
These flowers have many different hybrid forms, about 190 types are recorded. The colors are numerous which include lavender, red, apricot, golden yellow, orange, pink and purple. Extensive breeding was done in the US in the 1980s. As this flower has a vase life of almost 3 weeks, it is very popular for use as cut flowers which are sold commercially.
Geography
These flowers are natives of South America, and most commonly grown in Central Chile and Eastern Brazil. The Chilean species grow in the winter but the Brazilian species grows in the summer. They are all perennials except graminea which is an annual and is found in the Atacama Desert in Chile.
Alstroemeria Flower Meaning and Symbolism
Alstroemeria is assumed to symbolize the ever-lasting beauty of commitment, care, friendship and devotion. There are others however, who claim that this flower symbolizes fortune, prosperity and wealth.
Name:
Peruvian lily, as is commonly known..
Description:
Miniature lilies‚ with spotted or striped markings‚ shaded colour‚ or contrasting patches.
Origin:
Peru‚ Brazil and Chile
Colour:
Red‚ pink‚ orange‚ white‚ cream‚ yellow‚ peach and purple
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