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eclayne

Jan 31, 2012 1:58 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Cross posted from bulbs.

eclayne said:What's your experience with Alstroemeria hardiness?

I've run across some PPAF cvs. which are listed as z6, possibly z5 heavily mulched.

Several sellers reference cvs. by Mark Bridgen of Cornell. http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/c...

Evan

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SongofJoy

Jan 31, 2012 2:05 PM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I garden for the pollinators.

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sheryl

Feb 1, 2012 10:41 AM CST

Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)

In general, most of the Alstromeria (Peruvian Lilies) are tropical, but I know of at least two (or more?) cultivars that are hardier than most - Tangerine Tango is one.

In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.

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eclayne

Feb 2, 2012 1:56 PM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Mark Bridgen is doing his work on Long Island so his introductions should be hardy to at least z7. Zone 6 is indicated, however. Brent and Becky's, Walters and Garden Crossings are listing z5 or z6 depending on cv.

Mark Bridgen intros. I've found:
Tangerine Tango, Mauve Majesty, Sweet Laura

Other "hardy"
INCA ICE™='Koice'

Evan

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sheryl

Feb 4, 2012 7:33 AM CST

Name: Sheryl
Hot, hot, hot, Feenix, AZ (Zone 9b)

Ah yes - 'Sweet Laura' is the other one I've heard about. Are you getting some, Evan?

In the end, only kindness matters.

Science is not the answer, it is the question.

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eclayne

Feb 4, 2012 10:13 AM CST

Plants Admin Emeritus

Name: Evan
Pioneer Valley south, MA, USA (Zone 6a)

Maybe. I was hoping someone in z6 or even z5 had given one a try. There are a few micro-climates in my yard which are probably 6b (I'm right on the edge of 6a/5b), but there are too many z6 plants and only so much space.

They should be right at home with you Sheryl.