Inca Lilly | Alstroemeria Colorita 'Kate Red'

Alstroemeria Colorita ‘Kate Red’ is a long-flowering, compact Inca Lily that brings a bold splash of colour to the garden with its striking red flowers and attractive, lush green foliage. Its neat, clump-forming habit makes it ideal for flowerbeds, borders, pots, patio containers, and smaller gardens, while its long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers with an impressive vase life.

Why you’ll love it

• Striking red blooms bring bold, long-lasting colour and vibrant charm to the garden.
• Compact and versatile, making it ideal for borders, pots, patio containers, and smaller gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly, with colourful flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
• Easy to grow, performing well in sunny to partially shaded positions.
• Long flowering season, providing a continuous display of vibrant blooms when cared for correctly.
• Excellent as a cut flower, with long-lasting blooms that bring rich colour and interest indoors.
• Reliable and low maintenance, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners looking for dependable seasonal colour.

Plant & Care

Plant Inca Lily ‘Kate Red’ in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Water regularly while establishing, keeping the soil evenly moist but avoiding waterlogged conditions. Once established, maintain consistent watering during active growth and flowering, particularly during hot, dry periods.

Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season to encourage healthy foliage and abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers and damaged foliage regularly to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage further blooms. To encourage new shoots and continued flowering, pull flower stems firmly from the base rather than cutting them. Protect the plant from extreme heat where necessary and provide good drainage to support healthy root growth.