As exotic as orchids yet far easier to grow, Princess Alstroemerias® have become widely planted due to their five month flowering period, beautiful colour range and trouble free growing habit. Voted ‘Flower of the Year’ in France, the blooms are used increasingly by professional florists who value their beautiful appearance and long vase life. Unlike the old hybrid alstroemerias, which flower for just six weeks, Princess Alstroemerias® will go on for five months or more! They will also last a full month if cut for flower arranging.
Reaching an average height of 90cm (3ft), Princess Lilies® fit easily into the border and make superb container plants. Little Princesses®, reaching an average height of 45cm (18in), look perfect in pots or hanging baskets. Princess Alstroemerias® are easy to grow in most gardens. Once established they are very hardy and can withstand up to -7°C (19°F) of frost. Furthermore they are very resistant to pests and diseases as their sap is poisonous to most sap-sucking insects. Their one crucial requirement is good drainage.
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