AGONIS

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Filler Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Long–Lasting

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–2in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 50–70cm

➜ Alstroemeria often arrives in bud form—hydrate upon receiving to stimulate blooms opening if you need to design with them in the next 24 hours

➜ Alstroemeria can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for up to 3 days before processing, making it an excellent choice for production, holidays, and advance event ordering

➜ If designing is still days away from receiving, alstroemeria can stay dry-packed in the cooler to prolong longevity

➜ Store in the cooler to prolong longevity; store OUT of the cooler to stimulate blooms opening

➜ Give stems a fresh cut and hydrate for 2–3 hours before designing

➜ Remove all foliage, starting at the base of bloom cluster, all the way down the stem to prevent rot—alstroemeria have soft stems and foliage, attracting humidity and making them prone to rot and slime

➜ Remove spent blooms as they fade to keep them looking fresh

➜ Alstroemeria is beautiful in everyday vase arrangements, hand-tied bridal bouquets, sympathy tributes, reception centerpieces, retail cooler arrangements, and large event florals where dependable performance and long-lasting color are essential

➜ As you process each bunch, separate stems by openness so you can match the bloom stage to your event timeline and maximize vase life

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Extremely long-lasting
♡ Many color options available
♡ Excellent value and coverage
♡ Available year-round

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Often underestimated because it's so common
✗ Some varieties open more slowly than others
✗ Can require a little patience to reach full potential
✗ Constantly doing the work while flashier flowers get the credit

Is alstroemeria a good value flower?
➜ Absolutely—each stem produces numerous blooms that continue opening over time, allowing a single bunch to contribute color for days

How long does alstroemeria last?
➜ Alstroemeria is known for exceptional vase life and often outlasts many other flowers in an arrangement

Why do some stems arrive with closed buds?
➜ Alstroemeria continues developing after harvest, allowing blooms to open gradually over time—this plays a part in their longevity 

Why do some stems have more blooms than others?
➜ Bloom count naturally varies based on variety, farm, season, and growing conditions

What should I look for when selecting fresh alstroemeria?
➜ Look for sturdy stems, healthy foliage, vibrant
color, and a generous mix of open blooms and unopened buds

Can alstroemeria be used as a focal flower?
➜ It's typically used as an accent or filler flower

☆ Exceptional vase life compared to many other flowers
☆ Excellent value and coverage
☆ One of the most dependable (aka hard-to-kill) flowers in the cooler

☆ Roses
☆ Snapdragons
☆ Carnations
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Stock
☆ Chrysanthemums
☆ Sword Fern

☆ Alstroemeria is often called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, despite not being a true lily

☆ Each flowering stem continues producing new blooms as older florets fade, giving alstroemeria one of the longest display lives of almost any cut flower

☆ The naturally striped inner petals act as nectar guides in the garden, helping pollinators find the center of each bloom