Dwarf Alstroemeria hybrids make wonderful edging plants for borders and grow well in pots.
They grow from a tuber in low spreading clumps of lanceolate leaves. The wonderfully vibrant funnel shaped flowers sit above the leaves in terminal clusters on erect stems.
There are now many hybrids available, featuring a variety of markings and colours, including white, yellow, orange, apricot, pink, red, purple, and lavender.
All Astroemeria make wonderful long lasting cut flowers.
Pull the flowers – like picking rhubarb – rather than cut them and they will continue to produce more blooms.