Lilium 'Navona' Explained

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, with dark green foliage,^[3] that flower from late spring to early summer.^[1] They can grow up to 26"-32" / 66.0 cm - 81.3 cm high.^{[1] [3]}

History

It was created by Gebr. Vletter and Den Haan in Rijnsburg, The Netherlands,^[4] 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.^[3]

Notes and References

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