Distinctive Red Flowers
Produces eye-catching reddish flowers with green edges and attractive dark-colored markings.
Red Alstroemeria Psittacina Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Alstroemeria Psittacina Seeds
Red Alstroemeria Psittacina, commonly known as Parrot Lily or Parrot Flower, is an attractive perennial flowering plant admired for its unusual red, green, and dark-speckled blooms. Native to South America, this distinctive Alstroemeria produces clusters of elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers on upright stems surrounded by slender green foliage. Its striking flower patterns make it an excellent choice for ornamental gardens, flower borders, containers, and cut-flower displays. These seeds offer gardeners an opportunity to grow an unusual perennial flower with beautiful tropical-looking blooms.
Parrot Lily
Red Flowers
Perennial Flower
Ornamental Garden Plant
Key Features
Parrot-Like Appearance
Features unusual flower shapes and contrasting colors that give this variety its popular Parrot Lily name.
Perennial Growth Habit
Develops into a long-lived herbaceous perennial that grows from fleshy tuberous roots.
Attractive Flower Clusters
Produces several colorful flowers together on upright stems, adding visual interest to garden landscapes.
Product Highlights
Striking red and green flower coloration
Distinctive dark flower markings
Commonly known as Parrot Lily
Botanical name Alstroemeria psittacina
Herbaceous perennial flowering plant
Attractive upright flowering stems
Suitable for ornamental borders and containers
Can be grown from seeds or tuber division
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Alstroemeria psittacina |
| Common Name | Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Parrot Alstroemeria |
| Plant Family | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Seed Type | Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clump-Forming |
| Flower Color | Dark Red with Green Edges and Dark Speckles |
| Flower Shape | Funnel-Shaped, Lily-Like Flowers |
| Native Origin | Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately 7–10, depending on local conditions and winter protection |
| Planting Season | Autumn is suitable for seed sowing; timing depends on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Start in pots or seed trays using a well-drained seed-starting medium |
| Germination Time | Variable and potentially erratic; depends on seed freshness and pretreatment |
| Germination Temperature | Species-specific temperature requirements should be confirmed with the seed supplier |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Moisture-Retentive and Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular watering during active growth; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–3 feet (60–90 cm), depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 18–24 inches between established plants where space permits |
| Flowering Season | Summer to Early Autumn, depending on climate |
| Propagation | Seeds and Division of Established Tubers |
| Garden Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers and Cut-Flower Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Alstroemeria seeds can have irregular germination. Follow the seed supplier's pretreatment instructions. Some Alstroemeria seeds benefit from alternating warm and cool conditions before germination.
Alstroemeria seeds can have irregular germination. Follow the seed supplier's pretreatment instructions. Some Alstroemeria seeds benefit from alternating warm and cool conditions before germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Use seed trays or small pots with drainage holes. The growing medium should retain some moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Select a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Use seed trays or small pots with drainage holes. The growing medium should retain some moisture without becoming waterlogged.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth. Cover lightly with growing medium if instructed and gently water to settle the soil.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's recommended planting depth. Cover lightly with growing medium if instructed and gently water to settle the soil.
Step 4: Maintain Suitable Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable temperatures according to the seed treatment requirements. Avoid excessive heat and direct harsh sunlight during early seedling development.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable temperatures according to the seed treatment requirements. Avoid excessive heat and direct harsh sunlight during early seedling development.
Step 5: Transplant Young Seedlings
Once seedlings become strong enough to handle, move them carefully into individual pots. Alstroemeria roots are delicate, so avoid unnecessary root disturbance.
Once seedlings become strong enough to handle, move them carefully into individual pots. Alstroemeria roots are delicate, so avoid unnecessary root disturbance.
Step 6: Encourage Flowering
Establish plants in a sunny or partially shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain suitable moisture and allow the plants time to develop. Seed-grown Alstroemeria may take several years to flower.
Establish plants in a sunny or partially shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain suitable moisture and allow the plants time to develop. Seed-grown Alstroemeria may take several years to flower.
Grow Something Extraordinary with Red Alstroemeria Psittacina
Bring distinctive South American floral beauty to your garden with Red Alstroemeria Psittacina. Its unusual combination of deep red petals, green tips, and dark speckled markings creates an eye-catching display. Whether grown in ornamental borders, suitable containers, or dedicated flower gardens, Parrot Lily offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy an unusual perennial flowering plant. Provide well-drained soil, appropriate sunlight, and patience during seed establishment to encourage healthy growth and beautiful blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Red Alstroemeria Psittacina Seeds, their unusual flowers, and how to grow Parrot Lily successfully in your garden.
What makes Alstroemeria psittacina different from other Alstroemeria varieties?
Alstroemeria psittacina is particularly recognized for its unusual dark red flowers with contrasting yellow-green to green tips and dark purplish markings. Unlike many commonly cultivated Peruvian Lily varieties with large, brightly colored flowers, Parrot Lily has a distinctive natural flower pattern that makes it especially interesting for ornamental gardens.
How do you improve germination of Red Alstroemeria Psittacina seeds?
Alstroemeria seeds can be slow and irregular to germinate. A suitable pretreatment may improve germination. For Alstroemeria generally, one recommended approach is to keep seeds warm at approximately 20°C for three weeks, followed by a cool period around 5°C for another three weeks, before returning them to warm conditions. Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged. Germination is not guaranteed, and the exact requirements can vary by species and seed lot.
How long does Red Alstroemeria Psittacina take to produce flowers from seed?
Seed-grown Alstroemeria generally takes longer to establish than plants grown from tuber divisions. Flowering may take approximately two to three years under suitable growing conditions. During this establishment period, provide fertile, well-drained soil, appropriate sunlight, and consistent moisture to support healthy root and foliage development.