Flower Identification: Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily
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Botanical:
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Alstroemeria |
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Availability/Seasonality:
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Year-round. Peak supplies May - June. |
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Purchasing Tips:
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Should have 1 or 2 buds open in a cluster with other buds showing color. All flowers should not be open at purchase. Find out variety name. |
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Conditioning:
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Recut
underwater-(STS)-Preservative Allow time for florets to open if they arrive tight. Individual florets should be conditioned again separately if they will be used in design work. |
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Ethylene Sensitivity:
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Crop IS ethylene sensitive. |