Summer Breeze Peruvian Lily

Summer Breeze is the Proven Winners trade name for Alstroemeria 'Teshunte', an upright perennial with dark purple-black foliage and long-lasting flowers in yellow, peach, and apricot tones. It flowers from summer into fall and is suited to sunny borders, containers, and cutting gardens. ## Landscape Use and Seasonal Interest The sturdy stems reach about 3 to 3.5 feet and carry warm-colored blooms above dark foliage. Plant it where the contrasting foliage and flowers can be seen, with room for a clump around 2.5 to 3 feet wide. The RHS profile describes the cultivar as a 60-70 cm clump-forming perennial; Proven Winners gives a larger 91 cm to 1.1 m height range, so retain the breeder's wider range for planning and expect some variation with climate and growing conditions. ## Siting Grow in full sun or part shade in fertile, well-drained soil with moderate, consistent moisture. The breeder lists USDA zones 6-9 and notes that well-drained soil and winter protection support overwintering. Proven Winners lists bees and hummingbirds among visitors and recommends the flowers for cutting and containers. The exact cultivar name is confirmed by the [RHS plant profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/375255/alstroemeria-summer-breeze-teshunte-summer-paradise-summer-series/details); see [Proven Winners' growing guide](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/alstroemeria/summer-breeze-peruvian-lily-alstroemeria-hybrid) for its size, flower, and care details. The cultivar is included in Proven Winners' [2025-26 protected-varieties list](https://www.provenwinners.com/sites/provenwinners.com/files/pdf/2025-26_proven_winners_protected_plant_varieties.pdf) as 'Teshunte' USPP 26,382. ## Maintenance Water during prolonged dry spells and protect plants in cold-winter sites with a dry mulch. New shoots emerge later than many perennials; leave the clump undisturbed as it begins growth.