Overview
Bomarea andimarcana is a garden plant in the genus Bomarea, part of the Alstroemeriaceae family. It is native to Peru.
About
Bomarea andimarcana is a species of flowering plant in the Alstroemeriaceae, native to Peru and placed within the genus Bomarea. It produces its flowering display in the UK from July to September. Specialist sources should be consulted for exact culture and propagation details before introduction to a garden or collection.
About the genus
Bomarea is one of the two major genera in the plant family Alstroemeriaceae. Most occur in the Andes, but some occur well into Central America, Mexico and the West Indies. Some species are grown as ornamental plants.
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In the garden
Bomarea andimarcana is a Peruvian species within the genus Bomarea and the family Alstroemeriaceae. Its origin in Peru places it among a group of plants with South American provenance; that background useful for understanding likely provenance-driven requirements when you are sourcing material. Exact growing specifications for Bomarea andimarcana vary with origin and provenance, so obtain care notes from the supplying nursery or herbarium accession. Where practical, bring a new plant on in a pot first so you can observe its reaction to local light and moisture before committing to a permanent site. Specialist nurseries and botanical collections are the best sources for propagation advice and for plant material that has been assessed for temperate conditions. Use of the species in cultivation depends on confirming its environmental needs, but its flowering period in the UK is clear: expect blooms between July and September. When planning a display or collection, time placement so that Bomarea andimarcana’s summer flowers appear alongside complementary plants that flower earlier or later.
Plant details
Bomarea andimarcana size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- Peru
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