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Sweet Laura
garden hybrid (hardy selection) · Mark P. Bridgen et al., 1997, USA
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: garden hybrid (hardy selection)
- Height × spread: 24-30 in × 18-24 in (60-75 cm × 45-60 cm)
- Bloom window: late spring to late summer
- Color & flower form: golden yellow with orange tips and flecks; lily‑like blooms
- Fragrance: 2 noticeable
- USDA hardiness: zones 5-9
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Mark P. Bridgen et al., 1997, USA
- Awards/registration: US Plant Patent PP10,030 (expired)
- Pet safety: generally safe for cats and dogs
How it differs
- Noticeably fragrant flowers (rare in the genus).
- Colder‑climate hardiness compared with many patio series.
- Strong, upright flowering stems for cutting.
- Moderate spread-forms clumps rather than running.
Strengths
- Fragrance plus color.
- Good stem quality for arrangements.
- Performs in cooler summer regions.
- Blooms over an extended season with deadheading.
Care in one minute
Full sun to part shade; afternoon shade in hot summers.
Moist, well‑drained, organic‑rich soil; water evenly.
Light spring feeding; repeat monthly during heavy bloom.
Remove spent stems at the base to encourage rebloom.
Mulch in cold climates and avoid disturbing established clumps.
Watch‑outs
- Can struggle in extreme summer heat and drought-provide afternoon shade and irrigation.
- Slugs, snails and spider mites may occur.
- Avoid frequent division; roots are brittle.
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Provenance note
Developed by Mark P. Bridgen and colleagues; a controlled cross of Alstroemeria aurea × A. caryophyllaea. Patented in 1997 (PP10,030).
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