Inca Ice Alstroemeria: hardy apricot Peruvian lily for gardens

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Inca Ice

Inca Series (garden alstroemeria)

At‑a‑glance

Group/Class: Inca Series (garden alstroemeria)
Height × spread: 24-36 in × 24-36 in (60-90 cm × 60-90 cm)
Bloom window: early summer to fall
Color & flower form: soft apricot‑cream with yellow throats and freckles; lily‑like umbels
Fragrance: 0 none
USDA hardiness: zones 6-9 (mulch; may persist in 5 in sheltered sites)
Breeder / Year / Origin: Könst Alstroemeria, unknown, Netherlands
Cut‑flower notes: sturdy stems; widely used as a garden cut
Pet safety: generally safe for cats and dogs; sap may irritate skin

How it differs

More cold‑tolerant than typical Alstroemeria hybrids.
Pastel apricot‑cream blooms instead of the brighter jewel tones common on the pillar page.
Long, cut‑worthy stems compared with many compact patio types.
Flowers steadily from early summer into fall in suitable conditions.

Strengths

Long bloom season.
Sturdy stems suitable for cutting.
Good performance in sun with even moisture.
Reported survival of brief severe cold when mulched.

Care in one minute

Site in full sun to light afternoon shade; shelter from harsh winds.

Soil: fertile, loose, and well‑drained; avoid water‑logging.

Water evenly during the growing season; do not let pots dry out.

Feed lightly in spring, then monthly with a balanced fertilizer during peak growth.

Deadhead by removing spent flowering stems at the base; avoid frequent division.

In zones 5-6, apply a deep winter mulch after hard frost.

Watch‑outs

Borderline hardy where winters drop well below 0°F; provide deep winter mulch.
Brittle, fleshy roots resent disturbance.
Slugs, snails and spider mites may be problems in some gardens.

Best uses (tags)

cutting
borders
containers
late season

Provenance note

Trade name INCA ICE for cultivar ‘Koice’, a selection from the Inca Series bred by Könst Alstroemeria (Netherlands). Often sold simply as ‘Inca Ice’ in North America.