Alstroemeria variety named Stapiros

#The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Alstroemeria discovered as a sport of the variety seedling named `Starosello` among my collection of cultivated Alstroemeria maintained under controlled conditions in a greenhouse at Van Staaveren B.V., Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. The varietal denomination of the new variety is `Stapiros`.

#The first act of asexual reproduction of `Stapiros` was in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands by propagation by dividing rootstocks. Asexual reproduction through successive generations has demonstrated that the combination of characteristics as herein disclosed for `Stapiros` are firmly fixed and retained through successive generations of asexual reproduction.

#`Stapiros` has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. Phenotypic expression may vary with variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, day length and growing and cultural conditions.

#The new variety of Alstroemeria hybrid is illustrated in the accompanying illustration, which shows typical flower and vegetation characteristics, with colors being as nearly true as is possible for illustrations of this type.

#The following is a detailed description of the new variety of Alstroemeria hybrid as observed in a greenhouse in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. Color designations indicated are in accordance with the Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart by color plate designations.

#Botanical classification:

#Family.--Amaryllidaceae