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Waterford Gardens 74 E. Allendale Rd. Saddle River NJ 07458
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Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg'

Pink, amber and mellon hues blended in one of the most beautiful and robust lilies. One of the most popular sunset lilies. Large mottled leaves. A "must" for my Mom's pond every year.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Birdsey 1969

Flowers:

Cup shaped, Yellow, pink, amber and melon hues blend

Leaves:

Green,with heavy purple mottling. Large and nearly round in shape, wavey notches along edge.

Spread:

Large Spread

Situation:

Full Sun, 6 to 12" water depth over top of pot

Characteristics:

Nonviviparous, free flowering

Notes:

The more sun the more flowers. Place in large pot for large lush results.
Fertilize monthly for best results.

SKU Description Price Order
ALGREEN Albert Greenberg Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Blue Beauty'

When a hybrid is in the trade for over 100 years, it must be doing something right! Huge fragrant blooms of a rich sky blue. Cold water sensitive when young, so wait until water temperature is 70 degrees.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Conrad and Tricker 1897

Flowers:

Petal color, deep, rich blue. Sepal Color, pale blue. Background, heavily streaked, greenish blue near base. Shape stellate.size 8-11 in., very sweet fragrance.

Leaves:

Top color green, few purple specks and small blotches. Prominent on newest leaves, underside, purplish brown.

Spread:

Large spread.

Situation:

Full sun, 6 to 12” water depth over top of pot

Characteristics:

Nonviviparous, free flowering.

Notes:

Due to the abundance of flowers and excellent color, N. ‘Blue Beauty’ is rated as one of the greatest water lilies of all time.

SKU Description Price Order
BLU Blue Beauty Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'C.W. Ward'

Large deep pink flowers can rise more than a foot above the water. Heavy bloomer and massive growth. Huge spread.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Tricker 1900

Flowers:

Pink with a tinge of purple. Large star-shaped blossoms with pointed rose pink petals. The blooms are held as much as 15” above the surface.

Leaves:

Large solid green leaves on very long stems.

Spread:

Huge spread.

Situation:

Huge spread.

Characteristics:

Heavy bloomer. Nonviviparous.

Notes:

This lily is best suited for large ponds.

SKU Description Price Order
CWW C.W. Ward Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Evelyn Randig'

The highly variegated leaves is reason enough to buy this lily, add the rich raspberry flowers, and you have a real eye catcher

Hybridizer/Founder:

Randig 1931

Flowers:

Petals deep raspberry pink. Shape cuplike then full star. Size 7-9 in., has slight fragrance.

Leaves:

Top color deep green, large purple blotches cover more than half the leaf. Underside, greenish yellow, numerous red blotches. Leaf almost round, smooth or nearly smooth edges.

Spread:

Large spread

Situation:

Full sun, 6 to 12” water depth over top of pot.

Characteristics:

Nonviviparous, excellent bloomer.

Notes:

With its rich raspberry-pink blooms and magnificent mottled leaves, this waterlily has to be considered one of the most beautiful and desirable lilies.
SKU Description Price Order
ER Evelyn Randig Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Trail Blazer'

This vibrant yellow lily provides a beautiful contrast to the dark blues. Needs full sun and warmer temperature to bloom properly.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Martin Randig 1938

Flowers:

Deep yellow. Star shaped flowers Large and very fragrant

Leaves:

Deep green with a pink undertone on the undersides.

Spread:

Large spread.

Situation:

Full sun for at least six hours.

Characteristics:

Vigorous grower, prolific bloomer.

Notes:

The flowers are held high above the water on stiff flower stalks.

SKU Description Price Order
TRAIL Trail Blazer Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'White Delight'

Hugh creamy white flowers develop pink tips on the outside petals as flower ages. The flowers are thick in substance with a wonderful fragrance.

Hybridizer/Founder

Winch 1984

Flowers:

Creamy white petals, center petals slightly deeper yellow, occasionally older flowers tipped pink.Stellate shaped, large 10 -12" in size. Exceptional fragrance.

Leaves:

Large, egg shaped. Green top, new leaves heavily mottled purple, underside greenish pink under lobes, heavily mottled.

Spread:

Large Spread

Situation:

Full sun, 6 to 12” water depth over top of pot

Characteristics:

Very free flowering, nonviviparous.

Notes:

“ White Delight” with its huge and numerous fragrant blooms, is highly recommended for medium and large pools.

SKU Description Price Order
WD White Delight Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'William McLane'

A large spreading lily with deep violet/blue flowers and heavily mottled chocolate leaves.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Florida Aquatic Nursery 1997

Flowers:

Petal color Purple. Sepal color, inner, deep violet blue, outer, green to bronze. Open cup. Size 5-7 in. Sweet fragrance.

Leaves:

Top dark chocolate brown with green blotches; underside, purple with green veins. Oval shaped leaf.

Spread:

Medium Spread

Situation:

Full Sun

Characteristics:

Free flowering, nonviviparous

Notes:

Named after the founder of Florida Aquatic Nurseries, Dr. William McLane, this waterlily was the first to win the prestigious Banksian Award given by the IWWG Society in 1997. The flower is striking because of its large size, deep color, and numerous petals.

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WIL William McLane Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Woods Blue Goddess'

Standing out from the crowd of other sky-blue flowers, this one has dramatic dark stamens in the flower’s center changing its appearance each day. Large and fast growing plant with sturdy leaves, for problem koi or large frogs.

Hybridizer/Founder

Wood 1989

Flowers:

Petals deep sky blue then lighter blue in bright sunny weather. Shape stellate.size 10-12 in. with faint fragrance.

Leaves:

Top color olive green, underside, purple-blue. Nearly round, sharply serrated.

Spread:

Large spread.

Situation:

Full sun, 6 to 12” water depth over top of pot.

Characteristics:

Nonviviparous, free flowering.

Notes:

This is a unique waterlily. Its large blue flowers with very dark, almost black, violet stamens give a very striking effect.

SKU Description Price Order
WBG Woods Blue Goddess Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart