Alstroemeria "Princess Lily" (Inca Lily) Mixed 19cm Pot

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Lily’

Botanical Name

Alstroemeria spp. (Princess Lily Series)

Common Names

• Princess Lily
• Inca Lily
• Peruvian Lily

Product Description

Alstroemeria ‘Princess Lily’ is a compact, floriferous perennial known for its exotic, lily-like flowers in vibrant shades, often marked with delicate streaks and spots. This variety is specially bred for a neat, tidy growth habit, making it perfect for containers, garden borders, patio pots, and small spaces. Highly valued for its long flowering season, excellent cut-flower quality, and low maintenance, ‘Princess Lily’ brings continuous colour and elegance to South African gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 30–45 cm
• Spread: ± 30–40 cm
• Growth habit: Compact, clump-forming perennial

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Prefers morning sun with light afternoon shade in hotter regions
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Loamy or sandy soil enriched with compost is ideal
• Watering: Moderate
  • Water regularly during active growth; allow soil to drain well
• Climate:
  • Well suited to temperate, subtropical, and coastal areas of South Africa
  • Tolerates mild frost; mulch in colder regions to protect roots
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
  • Divide clumps every few years if plants become overcrowded

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring to summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Semi-evergreen to evergreen depending on climate
  • Ideal for containers, borders, and cut flower gardens
  • Performs exceptionally well in pots and small garden spaces