Last spring, I planted 1 each of Alstroemerias 'Mauve Majesty' and 'Tangerine Tango'. The catalog description said they take time to settle in, and are not an instant gratification plant. 'Tangerine Tango' did seem to fit that description, as while it did remain healthy and green all summer, and did put on some new growth, that was about it. 'Mauve Majesty' however, did start blooming in mid summer, and didn't stop until freezing weather.
As vigorous and beautiful as it was, I've had my fingers crossed it would survive the winter. Today I discovered that both have survived, and have lots of growth pips just ready to emerge! As rough as this winter was, I was a little worried.
'Mauve Majesty' may have just become one of my top 5 favorite perennials! Hoping 'Tangerine Tango' takes off this year- by the number of pips, I'm feeling good about it. Those babies just earned a nice side dressing of manure! LOL
