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Kelso

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Lilium L. Lily · Ornamentals · bred by Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The Kelso lily is a representative of the LA-hybrid group. The plant forms a sturdy, straight, well-foliated stem 90–125 cm tall. Leaves are lanceolate, dark green, with a glossy surface.

Flowers are wide-cup-shaped, large, 18 to 25 cm in diameter. Petal color is white, often with a milky or creamy-vanilla tint and light light-green veins closer to the center. A characteristic feature is the dark brown anthers.

The variety belongs to mid-season blooming types, with the period falling in July–August. It possesses high winter hardiness (zone 4) and resistance to diseases and weather conditions. Suitable for open ground, pot culture, and industrial forcing for cut flowers, where it maintains freshness for up to 2 weeks.

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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
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V. 866 Developed the variety
Applicant
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V. 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.

European Union № 20021656
Active
  1. Application filed 21 October 2002
  2. Registered 7 June 2004
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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