Lilium 'Navona'

Lilium 'Navona'
Cultivar'Navona'
OriginRijnsburg, The Netherlands

Lilium 'Navona' is an Asiatic lily hybrid variety of white lilies,[1][2] used in cut-flower 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. ^ a b c d e "Lilium Asiatic Navona - Lily". brentandbeckysbulbs.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Lilium 'Navona'/Navona Lily". onlineplantguide.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Navona ®". vws-flowerbulbs.nl. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "LILIUM 'Navona'". learn2grow.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.