Lily of the Incas Alstroemeria 'Casablanca'
Other Common Name(s):
Other plants called Lily of the Incas:
- Phonetic Spelling
- al-stro-MER-ee-ah
- Description
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One of the only true white Alstroemeria. They form dense clumps of spreading leaves that are taller than most other cultivars. Growing up to 48" tall and 36" wide, its large white flowers are flushed with pink on the back and maroon markings on the flower face. It is a strong grower with numerous bloom on sturdy stems. It blooms all summer. This bulb can be grown as an annual in cooler zones, or as a perennial in more temperate zones. When planted in the ground, the bulbs can be lifted from the garden in the fall and stored in a cool, dark environment for replanting in the spring. Container gardening is also a means of enjoying the beautiful blooms for many years. Bring containers indoors and place in a sunny location. Water moderately through the indoor months.
This is a variety of Alstroemeria among many that have become a favorite of floral designers. Its stiff stems and beautiful long-lasting blooms have contributed to its popularity.
This variety of Alstroemeria is resistant to verticillium wilt.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: There are no serious problems that affect this plant. Slugs and snails may damage the foliage. Spider mites may also cause damage.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Alstroemeria
- Family:
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Wildlife Value:
- Hummingbirds
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Wildlife Food Source
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Wilt resistant
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Bulb
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Dense
- Erect
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Insignificant
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 2-3 rays/petals
- Flower Description:
- Large lily-like white heads with a yellow blush and cinnabar dashes. The back of the petals has pale pink with green lines. Flowers bloom in late spring/ early summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Soft
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Hummingbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
- Insect Pests
- Rabbits
