Alonsoa Meridionalis A Peruvian Species Summer Flower
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
ALONSOA
In the course of the summer, this Peruvian species may grow quite tall, up to about 32 in in height. It produces a lot of medium-sized leaves and bears small, soft-orange to red flowers, about V4 in wide, over a long period. The mass of foliage makes them less striking than many of the smaller cultivars. Even so, it is the light color of the leaves and the informal appearance that make this species so suitable for cheerful borders. The flowers are also suitable for including in informal bouquets. Picking rejuvenates the plant and makes it flower all the longer. If you think it is becoming too untidy, just cut it back hard in summer to force new growth and bring forth new flowers.
