Alstromeria

Alstroemerias pop up in all goodcottage gardens, but modern cultivars have an extended flowering season, with larger blooms and more vivid colours. Excellent in summer borders, they can also be used in containers. With clusters of lily-like flowers they are available in a range of vibrant colours, including pinks, reds, purples, yellows, oranges and creamy-whites, often adorned with speckles, blotches and stripes.