Lilium hybrida 'African Queen'
- Product number: 722110.1
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Lilium hybrida
This trumpet lily was a true sensation when it was introduced in 1958! Jaan de Graaf from the US bred this and other trumpet lilies by crossing Lilium henryi with other lilies. The result is a strong lily that blooms for years and grows to about 120 cm tall. The large, downward-facing trumpet flowers are lilac in bud and turn light orange in the throat. Older bulbs sometimes produce up to 20 flowers on 1 stem!
The lily has captivated humanity for centuries: in the Bible as a symbol of beauty, in the Middle Ages as a symbol of virginal purity. The flower creates an effect of serene beauty in a semi-shaded spot in your garden .…
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Latin: Lilium hybrida
Dutch: Lelie
English: Trumpet Lily 'African Queen'
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- Flower colour: Lilac in bud, light orange in sepal
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: 16/18
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Origin: North America
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lilium hybrida
- Dutch: Lily
- Also known as: N/A
- English: Trumpet Lily 'African Queen'
