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Peruvian lily [Princess Kate] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Peruvian lily [Princess Kate]

Alstroemeria Princess Kate ('Zaprikate'^PBR) (Princess Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Alstroemeria
Family: Alstroemeriaceae

About this plant

A vigorous, tuberous perennial with lance-shaped leaves. From midsummer to autumn it bears clusters of red, trumpet-shaped flowers with black and yellow markings in the throat.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in fertile, moist but well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Young plants are best left undisturbed to form clumps. Mulch for the first two winters. See alstroemeria cultivation for further advice.

Pruning

Pull stems up after flowering, leaving tubers in ground.

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or very early spring.

Pests

May be damaged by slugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but a virus may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years