Colorita Kate Peruvian Lily
Best vibrant perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, pollinator-friendly floral displays.
The Colorita® Kate® Peruvian Lily from Monrovia offers striking red flowers with bright yellow throats, set against glossy green foliage. This herbaceous perennial provides continuous blooms from spring through fall, especially when spent stems are removed. It's an excellent choice for cutting gardens, borders, mass plantings, or containers. Thriving in partial shade to full sun, it prefers average to moist, well-drained soil and grows quickly to add vibrant color to your landscape.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+45%
Above average
Mature Height
12
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, reliable seasonal color
- Floral enthusiasts creating fresh indoor arrangements
- Urban dwellers with limited patio or balcony space
Who should skip it
- Pet owners or parents of curious small children
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, hands-off plants
- Cold-climate residents without indoor overwintering space
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright red and yellow blooms act as a magnet for butterflies.
Versatility
Compact size makes it perfect for containers, borders, or mass plantings.
Cut Flower Quality
Sturdy stems and vibrant petals perform beautifully in indoor floral arrangements.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly to fill garden spaces with lush, glossy foliage.
Maintenance Ease
Requires regular deadheading to maintain peak performance throughout the warm season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
24 inches
Light Needs
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Family Name
Alstroemeria
Size Available
2 gallon
Features
- Excellent long-lasting cut flower
- Continuous blooming through warm season
- Glossy green foliage for contrast
- Attracts pollinators and butterflies
- Fast growth rate
- Suitable for mass planting
- Suitable for container use
- Vibrant red and yellow blooms
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Colorita Kate Peruvian Lily for its outstanding quality and beautiful appearance. Reviewers frequently mention that the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly. The vibrant, long lasting blooms are a significant highlight, offering impressive color saturation and enduring throughout the growing season. This reliable vigor makes the lily a worthwhile investment and a favorite for many gardens, exceeding expectations with its consistent performance and visual appeal.
Know before you buy
This variety provides continuous blooms from spring through fall. To encourage the best performance, be sure to remove spent stems throughout the season.
The Colorita Kate is highly versatile and performs well in both containers and garden beds. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for patio pots or as a border plant.
It is adaptable to both partial shade and full sun. In hotter climates, providing some afternoon shade can help keep the foliage looking its best.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for cutting gardens. The blooms are long-lasting and make for striking additions to indoor floral arrangements.
It prefers average to moist, well-drained soil. Ensure the planting site or container has good drainage to prevent the roots from sitting in water.
Yes, the vibrant red and yellow flowers are effective at attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your landscape.
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