Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Alstroemeria 'Red Elf'
Red Elf Peruvian Lily
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Height
- 15 to 20 inches
- Width
- Approximately 12 inches
- Flower color
- Vibrant red with inner upper petals displaying a yellow flash and black streaks
- Foliage color
- Mid-green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- June through October
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 (10°F through 0°F)
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds
About this plant
Alstroemeria 'Red Elf' produces vivid red flowers with subtle yellow highlights and fine, dark streaks. These blooms grace the plant from late spring through fall, providing an extended display of vibrant color. Its trumpet-shaped flowers make it a delightful addition to borders, containers, or as a cut flower for arrangements.
Bred for compact growth and long-lasting blooms, 'Red Elf' is part of a group of Alstroemeria cultivars known for their hardiness and adaptability. Its origins reflect a focus on creating a versatile plant that thrives in a range of garden settings, adding a cheerful touch to any space.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts
Design tip
Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
