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Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily: Peach and Yellow over Dark Leaves
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Summer Breeze Peruvian lily blends peach petals, apricot backs and a sunny yellow throat with fine dark streaks on the upper petals. The foliage is dark green with purple-black tones, so the warm flower colors seem to glow against it.
It is a vigorous plant, about three feet tall and wide, with long, sturdy stems of florist-quality flowers. It is also known for flowering in high summer heat, when many alstroemerias take a break.
Summer Breeze at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Alstroemeria 'Summer Breeze' |
| Flowers | Peach with yellow centers and apricot backs, 2 to 3 inches |
| Foliage | Dark green with purple-black tones |
| Size | 36 to 42 inches tall and wide |
| Bloom | Starts early July, peaks early August, continues until frost |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6 to 9 |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Wildlife | Bees and butterflies visit; good pollinator value |
Peach beside purple
Peach and apricot are warm, soft colors that flatter lavender purple without fighting it. A pot of Summer Breeze next to a pot of lavender on a sunny patio is an easy, good-looking combination, and the dark Summer Breeze foliage adds weight beside lavender's silver leaves.
Keep them in separate containers or beds, though. Peruvian lily wants fertile soil and even moisture, while lavender wants lean soil that dries out. Pot-by-pot planting lets each plant get its own mix and watering schedule. Try arrangements in the Companion Plant Planner.
Growing it in a container
- Pot: choose a large container; the plant reaches about three feet across. Make sure it has drainage holes.
- Mix: a fertile, well-drained potting mix. Set the rhizomes about 1 inch deep.
- Water: keep evenly moist, never soggy. Soggy soil leads to root and tuber rot.
- Sun: full sun gives the most flowers; it keeps blooming through summer heat.
- Winter: after the first hard frost, move the pot to a frost-free spot such as an unheated garage that stays above freezing, and water sparingly until spring.
In the ground, it has overwintered for multiple seasons in zone 6. Choose a sheltered, well-drained spot and mulch deeply over the fleshy roots after the first hard frost. The Frost Date Estimator helps time that step.
Cutting for the vase
Summer Breeze is rated excellent for cutting. To harvest, pull stems from the base rather than cutting them, which encourages new flowering stems. Gloves are a good idea; the sap can irritate sensitive skin.
Plug tray
Summer Breeze is offered as a 72-cell plug tray. See the product page for current availability, or the Wholesale Hub for tray orders.
Frequently asked questions
Will it bloom in a hot Michigan July?
Yes. It is known for performing in high summer heat and keeps flowering until frost. Water during long dry spells.
Do deer bother it?
It is moderately deer resistant. In heavy deer areas, a patio container near the house is the safer spot.
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