How do I over winter alstroemeria tubers? Do I store them in peat like dahlia or plant them now?

I leave mine in the soil and they keep spreading and multiplying every year - in fact you'll find if you do try to take them out they will probably split bits off which will grow into new plants!


If you have well drained soil you can also leave dahlias in over winter - it's the damp they dislike, not the cold, again I leave mine in all winter and they keep growing and getting better every year.

How do I over winter alstroemeria tubers? Do I store them in peat like dahlia or plant them now?
Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lilies) are usually hardy to -10 degrees in the UK and don't need any special treatment.





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Reply:Cut back to about 20cm of ground level in October and insulate the crown with a layer of dry leaves or chipped bark.