John Rickard
Family
Liliaceae
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Stapripal'( PRINCESS™ PAOLA, PRINCESS LILIES™ SERIES) PP11145
Plant Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Princess™ Paola Alstroemeria
General Description
Princess Paola alstroemeria ('Stapripal') is a slightly shorter growing member of the series. A floral display has an overall orange coloring, but the petals are vividly multicolored. Petals are light pink/peach with yellow throat with few dark speckles, if any at all. There is a wide band of salmon on each petal.
The patented Princess Lilies series of alstroemeria was developed by Dutch breeders to be excellent garden plants. They are shorter and more compact plants with excellent branching that leads to lots of free flowering blossoms. Flowers are long lasting and resemble azalea blossoms; they come in a wide array of colors.
All alstroemeria enjoy cool, moist and deep sandy loams and are somewhat slow to establish after transplanting. Cool summers help to prolong flowering seasons.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 10
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Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
10"-12" / 25.4cm - 30.5cm
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Width
14"-16" / 35.6cm - 40.6cm
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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Seasonal Interest
Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Orange, Lemon Yellow, Light Pink, Salmon, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color, Striped
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Chartreuse
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Yellow Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
Yes
