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Little John

Terminated

Lilium L. Lily · Ornamentals

also searched as: литтле йохн

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the Oriental hybrid group and the category of low-growing (pot) lilies. The plant reaches a height of 40–60 cm. The flowers are upward-facing, reach 20 cm in diameter, and have a soft pink or creamy pink color with crimson stripes, dark speckles, and a yellow-lime vein in the center.

The plant is noted for its winter hardiness down to -30 °C (USDA zone 3a) and resistance to fungal diseases. It prefers well-lit drained areas with neutral or slightly acidic soil. It is used in container gardening, for decorating the foreground of flower beds, and for cut flowers.

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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

Applicant
Salm/Berg & Zn. Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Salm/Berg & Zn. 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.

Netherlands № LEL1559
Terminated
  1. Application filed 30 July 1998
  2. Registered 8 June 2000
  3. Entry closed 20 July 2004

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