Tropical Water Lilies (Nymphaea spp. & cvs)
Tropical water lilies are usually grown in the warmer climate area and requires at least 5-6 hours of sunlight per day and flowers between December and late May in Australia. There are two types: day flowering/blooming water lilies and night flowering/blooming water lilies. Water lilies will NOT grow well in ponds/water features where there is fast moving or splashing water on their leaves. Should given some fertiliser tablets during their growing months in Spring and Summer to encourage flowering (especially when they are growing in pots). Sold in the form of barerooted plants or sprouted corms. (NOTE: Some older/vintage cultivars and species are no longer listed for sale on our website, but are still available sometimes upon request.)
To make it easier for plant selection, tropical water lilies have be divided into the following 6 groups (Small Growing, Blue & Purple, Pink & Deep Rose, White/Cream & Yellow, Bi-Colour & Unusual Colour and Night Flowering) based on colours and growth habit:
Small Growing Tropical Water Lilies (Day Flowering)
These water lilies are suitable for small tubs in balcony/rooftop gardens, small ponds/water features and any shallower water areas. They are smaller in leaf spread, hence, coverage is less when compared with a standard size water lily. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 15cms to 30cms below the water surface.

| Nymphaea 'Crystal' (Tropical Water Lily) One of the prettiest import. Beautiful crystal white flowers from a small/compact growing plant. Green leaves highly speckled/flecked with purplish-maroon. Viviparous. Very suitable for tubs or smaller size water features. Rare.
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| Nymphaea 'Daubeniana'/'Dauben' (Tropical Water Lily) A classic hybrid. Beautiful starry pale sky blue flowers edged with slightly deeper blue. Green leaves initially speckled with purplish-brown. Viviparous. Very suitable for tubs or smaller size water features.
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| Nymphaea colorata (Tropical Water Lily) A smaller growing tropical water lily with rich violet-blue coloured flowers paling with age. Green leaves. A species plant.
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Blue & Purple Tropical Water Lilies (Day Flowering)
These blue/purple coloured water lilies are suitable for medium to larger ponds or even farm dams. They require a much larger water surface area for their leaf spread, hence, coverage is more when compared with small/miniature size water lilies. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 20cms to 40cms below the water surface. Any deeper than 40cms the plant may not flower or grow properly.

| Nymphaea 'Blue Beauty'/'Pennsylvania' (Tropical Water Lily) An old fashioned rich sky blue flowering lily. Green leaves with sparse purple specks and small blotches. Sweetly fragrant and a reliable grower.
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| Nymphaea 'Blue Triumph' (Tropical Water Lily) A classic hybrid with bright ocean blue coloured flowers. Large green egg-shaped leaves speckled and spotted with brown. Fragrant.
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| Nymphaea 'Director George T. Moore' (Tropical Water Lily) Attractive deep violet-purple flowers. Green leaves with a few purple splashes. The true form offered, NOT the mislabelled deep purple seedling plant with highly speckled leaves.
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| Nymphaea 'Empress' (Tropical Water Lily) A very attractive hybrid by Charles Winch with purplish blue flowers. Green leaves highly blotched and splashed with purplish-brown. Gently perfumed and highly recommended for medium to large water garden features. Much more cold tolerant than most other tropical water lilies.
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| Nymphaea 'King of the Blues' (Tropical Water Lily) Very attractive deep navy blue coloured blooms. Green leaves faintly mottled purple.
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| Nymphaea 'Margaret Randig' (Tropical Water Lily) A popular old cultivar with beautiful light to medium sky blue flowers. Green leaves with a purplish brown mottles or splashes. Sweetly perfume.
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| Nymphaea 'Pamela' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful rich sky blue stellate shaped flowers. Oval shaped green leaves initially blotched or splashed with purplish-brown. Sweetly fragrant.
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| Nymphaea 'Robert Strawn' (Tropical Water Lily) Attractive lavender blue flowers. Green leaves with small purplish-brown splashes.
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| Nymphaea 'Tina' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful violet blue flowers. Medium green leaves. Viviparous. Can also be grown in small ponds and tubs.
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| Nymphaea 'William Stone' (Tropical Water Lily) Attractive starry blue flowers. Green leaves initially patterned with an odd blotch or two of purplish-brown colour.
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| Nymphaea stellata (Tropical Water Lily) A beautiful species with star shaped light blue flowers on tall stems. Green leaves initially faintly splashed purplish-maroon. Quite cold tolerant and sweetly fragrant. Not for WA.
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Pink & Deep Rose Tropical Water Lilies (Day Flowering)
These pink/deep rose coloured water lilies are suitable for medium to larger ponds or even farm dams. They require a much larger water surface area for their leaf spread, hence, coverage is more when compared with small/miniature size water lilies. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 20cms to 40cms below the water surface. Any deeper than 40cms the plant may not flower or grow properly.

| Nymphaea 'August Siebert'/'A. O. Siebert' (Tropical Water Lily) A very old hybrid with beautiful rose pink-lilac starry shaped flowers on tall stems. Green leaves with heavily scalloped edges. Strong sweet fragrance. Quite cold tolerant.
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| Nymphaea 'Evelyn Randig' (Tropical Water Lily) Very beautiful medium pink flowers held high above large green leaves highly blotched with chestnut brown patterns radiating from the centre of the leaves.
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| Nymphaea 'General Pershing' (Tropical Water Lily) Very attractive orchid pink flowers. Green leaves highly mottled with purplish-brown.
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| Nymphaea 'Jack Wood' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful raspberry reddish-pink flowers. Green leaves initially patterned with faint purple mottles. Gently fragrant. Can also adapt to tubs or smaller water features.
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| Nymphaea 'Madame Ganna Walska' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful starry pale lilac flowers deepening to lavender towards the petal tips. Flowers are held above the green leaves that are attractively blotched with purplish-brown. Viviparous. Can also be grown in small garden tubs.
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| Nymphaea 'Noelene' (Tropical Water Lily) Attractive lavender pink stellate shaped flowers. Round green leaves heavily mottled with purplish-maroon. Sweetly fragrant. An old hybrid by Charles Winch.
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| Nymphaea 'Pink Pearl' (Tropical Water Lily) An old favourite with very beautiful glowing pale pink-lavender flowers and deep yellow centres. Bright green leaves. Quite sweet fragrance. A reliable bloomer.
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| Nymphaea 'Shirley Bryne' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful magenta-pink flowers. Green leaves mottled with reddish-pink underneath. Viviparous. Can also be grown in a tub. Rare.
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White, Cream & Yellow Tropical Water Lilies (Day Flowering)
These white, cream or yellow coloured water lilies are suitable for medium to larger ponds or even farm dams. They require a much larger water surface area for their leaf spread, hence, coverage is more when compared with small/miniature size water lilies. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 20cms to 40cms below the water surface. Any deeper than 40cms the plant may not flower or grow properly.

| Nymphaea 'Margaret' (Tropical Water Lily) A very beautiful hybrid by Charles Winch with clear bright yellow flowers. Unique arrow to egg-shaped bronze coloured leaves that is highly patterned with small purplish-maroon splashes. Slow to propagate. A true collector's item. Highly recommended.
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| Nymphaea 'Marian Strawn' (Tropical Water Lily) Very attractive clear white stellate shaped flowers with yellow centres. Near oval shaped green leaves with many irregular splashes radiating from the leaf centre. Leaf margins dentate or crenated. Strong sweet fragrance when in bloom.
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| Nymphaea 'Mrs. George H. Pring' (Tropical Water Lily) A classic favourite with creamy white flowers. Egg-shaped green leaves that are initially blotched with purple. Gentle sweet fragrance. Easy for beginners.
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| Nymphaea 'St. Louis Gold' (Tropical Water Lily) A very popular water lily that would adapt to smaller areas. Golden yellow stellate shaped flowers with green leaves initially blotched purple. Slight fragrance.
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| Nymphaea 'White Delight' (Tropical Water Lily) A beautiful hybrid by Charles Winch with strong creamy white flowers. Green leaves heavily patterned with small purplish-brown splashes. Sweetly perfumed.
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| Nymphaea 'Yellow Dazzler' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful glowing yellow flowers. Green leaves with small purplish splashes and speckles.
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Bi-Colour & Unusual Colour Tropical Water Lilies (Day Flowering)
These bi-coloured or unusual coloured water lilies are suitable for medium to larger ponds or even farm dams. They require a much larger water surface area for their leaf spread, hence, coverage is more when compared with small/miniature size water lilies. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 20cms to 40cms below the water surface. Any deeper than 40cms the plant may not flower or grow properly.

| Nymphaea 'Afterglow' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful flowers with a blend of autumn colours. Bright green leaves. Tend to be cold-sensitive in slightly cooler areas.
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| Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg' (Tropical Water Lily) A stunning old hybrid with flowers blended of yellow & orange-pink colours. Beautiful green leaves heavily splashed with purplish-brown. Very sweet fragrance. Easy for beginners.
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| Nymphaea 'Anne Emmet' (Tropical Water Lily) Greenish flowers. Green leaves lightly flecked initially with purplish-brown fading to full green with age. Similar to "Green Smoke" except for leaf colours. A hybrid by Charles Winch.
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| Nymphaea 'Golden West' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful bright peach pink flowers with a gentle fragrance. Attractive round green leaves that are highly speckled with maroon patterns.
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| Nymphaea 'Green Smoke' (Tropical Water Lily) Bluish-yellow flowers which gives a green effect. Green leaves initially splashed purple.
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| Nymphaea 'Sally Smith Thomas' (Tropical Water Lily) Attractive flowers with long petals in a blend of autumn colours. Bright green leaves. Similar to the cultivar "Afterglow" except that this one is a shade lighter in colour and is much more cold tolerant. A hybrid by Charles Winch.
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Night Flowering Tropical Water Lilies
These night flowering water lilies are suitable for medium to larger ponds or even farm dams. Flower opens during late afternoon and closes the morning after. They require a much larger water surface area for their leaf spread, hence, coverage is more when compared with small/miniature size water lilies. Growth tip of the plant could be submerged between 20cms to 40cms below the water surface. Any deeper than 40cms the plant may not flower or grow properly.

| Nymphaea 'H. C. Haarstick' (Tropical Water Lily) Intense reddish-deep pink flowers. Deep maroon coloured leaves. A good lily to add contrasting foliage colour into a pond.
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| Nymphaea 'Missouri' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful and spectacular crepe papery textured white flowers with golden yellow centres that opens late in the afternoon and closes just before midday. Large green leaves initially bronze fading to green with age and leaf undersides highly flecked with purple or red. The unusual feature of this lily is that the mature leaves are rarely seen laying flat on the water surface as the leaf edges are quite convoluted (or fluted).
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| Nymphaea 'Mrs. George C. Hitchcock' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful rose pink flowers. Bronzed coloured leaves ageing to medium green with age. Sweetly scented.
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| Nymphaea 'Wood's White Knight' (Tropical Water Lily) Beautiful creamy white flowers with yellow centres. Large bronze-green leaves with toothed edges.
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Code explanations:
= Tolerant of cold temperate climate
= Tolerant of tropical climate
= Tolerant of temperate & sub-tropical climate
= Frost Sensitive - may not survive in climate subjected to frost
= Full Shade or Indirect Sunlight
= Full Sun
= Part Sun & Part Shade
= Small growing - Suitable for small size water gardens or tub style water features
= Medium growing - Suitable for medium size water gardens
= Large growing - Suitable for large size water gardens or naturalizing in dams
= Great as cut flowers
= Native to Australia
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