What should I know about alstroemeria?
The Short Answer
Alstroemeria, also called the Peruvian lily, is one of the best-value cut flowers, lasting up to two weeks with several lily-like blooms per stem. It symbolizes friendship and mutual support and adds color and volume to arrangements affordably.
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The best value in the cooler
Alstroemeria might be the hardest-working budget flower we carry. Each stem branches into several small, lily-like blooms streaked and speckled with contrasting markings, so a single stem does the visual work of many flowers. That, combined with a vase life of up to two weeks, makes it an incredible value for building a full, colorful arrangement without a big spend. It comes in a wide, cheerful range of colors, from soft pastels to hot brights and bicolors. Because it is available year-round and holds up so well, alstroemeria is a staple in our everyday designs and a favorite for gifts meant to last.
Meaning and best uses
Alstroemeria carries a lovely meaning of friendship, devotion, and mutual support, with its twisting leaves symbolizing the bonds and little ups and downs that make relationships strong. That makes it a thoughtful choice for a friend, a get-well wish, or a thank-you. In design, it works as both a filler and a focal flower, adding volume, color, and a delicate lily-like detail up close. It mixes beautifully with roses, carnations, and daisies, and it is a workhorse in mixed everyday bouquets, birthday arrangements, and cheerful just-because gifts alike.
Caring for alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is easy and rewarding. Recut the stems and, importantly, remove most of the leaves, since the foliage tends to yellow and wilt long before the flowers fade. Removing it keeps the arrangement looking fresh and directs energy to the blooms. Use flower food and refresh the water every few days. The buds will continue to open over the arrangement’s life, so it keeps looking full and lively for a long stretch. A generous alstroemeria-based bouquet lands in the everyday $45 to $70 range and delivers exceptional longevity for the price.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Choose alstroemeria for the best value, with several blooms per stem.
- Remove most of the foliage, since it yellows before the flowers fade.
- Send alstroemeria to a friend for its meaning of mutual support.
- Mix it with roses or carnations to add volume affordably.
- Expect the buds to keep opening over a two-week vase life.
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