How to grow more of my alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)?

We have a planter area that%26#039;s growing alstroemeria very well. It looks beautiful. We%26#039;ve had it growing there for 3 years now, and it comes back year after year, with blooms in spring. We%26#039;re in the LA area (zone 9) and the flowers are blooming now (daytime highs are in the 60%26#039;s, nighttime lows are in the 50%26#039;s).





I%26#039;d love to plant more of this beautiful flower in other places around our yard. Is there a way I can do it using my existing plants that are happily growing like crazy? Or do I have to buy new plants from the nursery?





Thanks so much.





regards,


mari

How to grow more of my alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily)?
Hi Mari,





You can divide your Alstroemeria and split it up and replant where you like. The only drawback is that Alstroemeria%26#039;s do not like to be moved once they are in a spot they like. They take a couple of years to establish themselves.





They grow by putting out underground rhizomes. If you dig up your clump, they will start to split apart. Just take the sections apart and replant in the new area. Just know that it will take time for them to get established and the original plant to re-establish.





So, the choice is up to you....do you want to wait for the original to re-establish? If not, then get new ones. If you don%26#039;t mind, just dig it up and divide it.





Hope this helps!! Happy Gardening. :)





EDIT: Here are some links for you:


http://www.rogersgardens.com/Alstroemeri...


http://www.weidners.com/alstroemeria_gro...



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