Summer Break Peruvian Lily

Summer Break is the Proven Winners trade name for Alstroemeria 'Tessumbreak', a clump-forming perennial with upright stems and pink flowers centered in white. Its long summer-to-fall flowering season and 3 to 3.5 foot stems suit sunny borders, cutting gardens, and large containers. ## Landscape Use and Seasonal Interest The pink-and-white flowers rise above green, lance-shaped foliage and bring color to the latter part of the growing season. Proven Winners reports a 30-36 inch spread and successful overwintering in Zone 6 trials, with improved hardiness expected in well-drained soil and with winter protection. The cultivar emerges later than many perennials in spring, then grows quickly. Use the breeder's size range when spacing plants and allow room for the clump to fill out. ## Siting Grow in full sun or part shade in fertile soil that drains well. Keep moisture moderate and consistent during active growth; avoid winter waterlogging. The [Proven Winners cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/alstroemeria/summer-break-peruvian-lily-alstroemeria-hybrid) lists zones 6-9, pink-and-white flowers, border and container uses, and bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The [RHS Alstroemeria guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/alstroemeria/growing-guide) provides genus-level advice on sheltered siting, drainage, watering, and seasonal care. Proven Winners' current protected-varieties list includes 'Tessumbreak' without a patent number; no patent number or date is proposed from that listing. ## Maintenance Water during prolonged dry weather and maintain free drainage through winter. The breeder says deadheading is not necessary; remove any damaged or unwanted stems as needed.