Lilium 'Navona'

Lilium 'Navona'
Cultivar 'Navona'
Origin Rijnsburg, The Netherlands

Lilium 'Navona' is an Asiatic lily hybrid variety of white lilies,[1][2] used in cutflower production worldwide.

Description

It has big upward-facing, white flowers,[3] with dark green foliage,[4] that flower from late spring to early summer.[1] They can grow up to 26"-32" / 66.0 cm - 81.3 cm high.[1][4]

History

It was created by Gebr. Vletter and Den Haan in Rijnsburg, The Netherlands,[3] in the eighties.

Cultivation

It is hardy to between USDA Zone 3 and Zone 9.[1][2]

It prefers positions in full sun or partial shade,[1] in well drained soils.[2]

It can be grown in containers.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Lilium Asiatic Navona - Lily". brentandbeckysbulbs.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Lilium 'Navona'/Navona Lily". onlineplantguide.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Navona ®". vws-flowerbulbs.nl. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 "LILIUM 'Navona'". learn2grow.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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