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Butter Pixie

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Lilium L. Lily · Ornamentals · bred by McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

also searched as: буттер пиксие

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the group of low-growing Asiatic hybrids. The plant height is usually from 30 to 60 cm. The foliage is narrow, glossy, dark green in color. The stems are strong, vertical, and do not require support.

The flowers are large, with a diameter of 7.5 to 15 cm, face upward, have a star-shaped or tubular form, and a pure buttery-yellow coloration with a minimum number of spots. The plant has no fragrance.

Flowering begins in early summer, in June-July. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to –37 °C. The plant is resistant to diseases, however, it requires good drainage to prevent bulb waterlogging.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
McRae, Edward A.|Boring, OR 76 Developed the variety
Applicant
Van den Bos Breeding B.V. 18 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Van den Bos Breeding B.V. 18 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 07006026
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 22 January 1987
  2. Registered 29 November 1988
  3. Entry closed 22 January 2007

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