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Key characteristics

Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Height: 10 to 14 inches
Width: Approximately 18 inches
Flower color: Deep red with yellow throats and burgundy stripes
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to mid-fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Perennials

Alstroemeria 'Zaprilet'

Princess Letizia Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Zaprilet' showcases rich red, funnel-shaped flowers with a vibrant yellow throat accented by delicate speckles, creating a lively contrast. This dwarf cultivar blooms generously from late spring through summer, making it a perfect choice for compact spaces, containers, or garden borders. Its lush green foliage complements the vivid blooms, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

Bred for its compact size and vibrant colors, 'Zaprilet' offers both beauty and versatility in a variety of settings.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to mid-fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines

Design tip

Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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