Lilium 'Navona'
Lilium 'Navona' is an Asiatic lily hybrid variety of white lilies,[1][2] used in cutflower production worldwide.
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| Cultivar | 'Navona' |
| Origin | Rijnsburg, The Netherlands |
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
- "Lilium Asiatic Navona - Lily". brentandbeckysbulbs.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "Lilium 'Navona'/Navona Lily". onlineplantguide.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "Navona ®". vws-flowerbulbs.nl. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "LILIUM 'Navona'". learn2grow.com. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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