Hi Guys,
My lilies have been absolutely ruined by those bloody red beetles this year as well as last year. So they are going and I think I've found a possible replacement for them.
I spotted these in a neighbors garden. Sorry about the quality of my phone camera.
Anybody know what these are?
Plant ID please...
Re: Plant ID please...
Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria aurea. Nice flowers, but also an invasive weed almost impossible to get rid of!
Re: Plant ID please...
I thought that too at first Rob, but i agree with conifers.bobbyd44 wrote:day lillies...Hemerocallis.....
Conifers wrote:Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria aurea. Nice flowers, but also an invasive weed almost impossible to get rid of!
I knew id get an instant answer here, thanks.
Re: Plant ID please...
They aren't all as invasive as A aurea. Look for some of the named varieties, often sold as 'Princess Lilies' which come in various colours and with larger flowers and are a bit better behaved. Also the older Alstroemeria 'Ligtu Hybrids' come in various colours and again are not as invasive as the species.
Re: Plant ID please...
Pete, Ive only just spotted your reply. I have ordered Alstroemeria aurea which after the info posted here, it will go in a pot. Ive also ordered Alstroemeria pssitacina, which will go in the ground.
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