Alonsoa's upright growth, handsome foliage, and non-stop flowering make them lovely additions to front borders and containers. Native to Peru, they are especially effective in moderate temperature summer areas; move containers to afternoon dappled shade during the hottest weather. Trim lightly if the bloom slows, and add some compost for renewed flowering through fall. Sowing direct after frost will also produce strong fall bloom. Deadhead stems that have finished blooming. A tender perennial that can be overwintered in a cool greenhouse.