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Nymphaea 'Colorata'

A great little lily for the tub or small pond. The wisteria blue petals show off a drastic daily change in the flower’s center.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Peter 1928

Flowers:

Petal color: purple-blue-violet. Pinwheel-shaped blooms of 3-4 in.

Leaves:

Solid Green

Spread:

Small Spread

Situation:

Full Sun

Characteristics:

Nonviviparous.

Notes:

Good for small ponds.

SKU Description Price Order
COLA Colorata Tropical Water Lily $ 40.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Dauben'

A real work horse. Blooms in shade late into the fall. Soft white blooms tipped with blue. Opens early and closes late in the day. Viviparous. Small spread.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Daubeny 1863

Flowers:

Cuplike light blue, slightly darker tips. Size: 4-6 in. Very highly scented.

Leaves:

Top, green, underside, green, many small purple specks. Egg shaped, edges wavy.

Spread:

Medium spread

Situation:

Will stand some shade. 6 to 12” water depth over top of pot.

Characteristics:

Highly viviparous, very free flowering.

Notes:

“Dauben” is ideal for the tub garden or small pool. Will withstand more cold than most tropical lilies without going dormant.

SKU Description Price Order
DAU Dauben Tropical Water Lily $ 40.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Josephine'

This lily has pure white flowers on a small plant with densely arranged viviparous green leaves. Stamens will often produce attractive red tips late in season.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Florida Aquatic Nursery 1997

Flowers:

White petal color. Sepal color, inner, white, outer, green with some bronze. Cuplike shape. Size: 3-4 in. Sweetly scented.

Leaves:

Top, green. Ovate, nearly round leaf.

Spread:

Small spread.

Situation:

Will stand some shade.

Characteristics:

Free flowering, viviparous.

Notes:

With compact shape and size, this plant fits into any size pond.

SKU Description Price Order
JOS Josephine Tropical Water Lily $ 40.00 Add To Cart
Nymphaea 'Margaret Mary'

Rich blue flowers on a nice compact plant suitable for tub gardens and small ponds. Heavy bloomer, even in shade. Viviparous.

Hybridizer/Founder:

George L. Thomas, Jr. 1964

Flowers:

Deep rich blue petals. Sepal color Lighter blue than petals Size 5-6.5 in. cuplike shape then stellate. Delightful fragrance

Leaves:

Top, green, new leaves lightly mottled purple; underside, purple, green veins.

Spread:

Medium spread.

Situation:

Will stand some shade.

Characteristics:

Extremely free flowering. Moderately viviparous.

Notes:

The beautiful blue color is similar to Nymphaea “Blue Beauty”.

SKU Description Price Order
mm Margaret Mary Tropical Water Lily $ 45.00 Add To Cart