Alstroemeria 'Summer Breeze'
Alstroemeria ‘Summer Breeze’ is a tall border selection with dark, purple‑black foliage and flowers that blend peach and gold tones. Its standout trait is foliage color paired with midsummer‑to‑frost flowering, giving strong presence in mixed borders. The plant thrives in full sun to part sun with even moisture and good drainage across much of North America. In colder zones it benefits from winter mulch; in warm zones it can flower deep into fall.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: garden hybrid (tall border type)
- Height × spread: 36-42 in × 30-36 in (90-105 cm × 75-90 cm)
- Bloom window: midsummer to frost
- Color & flower form: peach‑gold blooms with apricot backs; lily‑like clusters
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: zones 6-9
- Breeder / Year / Origin: VOF Hortipartners, 2016, Netherlands
- Awards/registration: US Plant Patent PP26,382 (as ‘Teshunte’)
- Cut‑flower notes: tall, sturdy stems; good for home cutting
- Pet safety: generally safe for cats and dogs
How it differs
- Purple‑black foliage for season‑long contrast.
- Taller habit than compact patio series; fills mid‑border spaces.
- Midsummer start with continued bloom into fall.
- Warm peach‑gold color blend distinct from many hardy pastels.
Strengths
- Strong garden presence and color contrast.
- Good stem length for arrangements.
- Heat‑tolerant with regular irrigation.
- Flowers until frost with deadheading.
Care in one minute
- Full sun to part sun; afternoon shade where summers are very hot.
- Moist, well‑drained soil; water consistently in dry spells.
- Feed lightly in spring; repeat monthly during peak growth.
- Pull spent stems at the base to encourage new flushes.
- Mulch for winter protection in colder zones; avoid root disturbance.
Watch‑outs
- Borderline hardy where winters are severe-mulch and site with drainage.
- May lean in rich soil; stake in windy sites.
- Brittle roots-avoid frequent division.
Best uses (tags)
- cutting
- borders
- focal
- heat‑tolerant
- late season
Provenance note
Marketed in North America by Proven Winners; plant patent lists the cultivar as ‘Teshunte’ (PP26,382) from Dutch breeder VOF Hortipartners.
