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:

Pot Luck Water Lilies

These the water lilies comes in a mix of colours (white, pink, yellow & blue). They are medium to large growing water lilies at a special price for the budget concious buyer.

Nymphaea - Unknown Tropical ('Pot Luck' Tropical Water Lily) Colour unknown. These were originally named cultivars, but unfortunately the labels have been lost, so we are selling them at a greatly reduced price. Excellent for budget landscaping or large dam plantings if the buyer is not concerned with flower colours. Photo displayed is a guide only. Not for WA. Sold in the form of sprouted corms or young plantlets. Whilst stocks last. Does not include nightblooming tropical water lilies.

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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) (Bryne, 1994) One of the prettiest imports. 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 'Daubenyana'/'Dauben' (Tropical Water Lily) (Daubeny, c.1856) 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 water lily with rich violet-blue coloured flowers fading with age. Bright green leaves. This plant is cold sensitive, so in areas with frosty winters, it may be best to house indoors over winter. A species plant. Limited numbers available.

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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' (Tropical Water Lily) (Tricker/Conrad, 1897) 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 'Director George T. Moore' (Tropical Water Lily) (Pring, 1941) 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 'Margaret Randig' (Tropical Water Lily) (Randig, 1939) A very popular old cultivar with beautiful light to medium sky blue flowers. Green leaves with a purplish brown mottles or splashes. Sweetly perfumed. Worth growing for the fragrance alone.

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Nymphaea 'Pamela' (Tropical Water Lily) (Koch, 1931) Beautiful rich sky blue stellate shaped flowers. Oval shaped green leaves initially blotched or splashed with purplish-brown. Sweetly fragrant. Rare.

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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) (Henkel, 1902) 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 'Jack Wood' (Tropical Water Lily) (Wood, 1972) Very 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) (Wood, ????) 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) (Winch, 1972) Attractive lavender pink stellate shaped flowers. Round green leaves heavily mottled with purplish-maroon. Sweetly fragrant.

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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 'Mrs. George H. Pring' (Tropical Water Lily) (Pring, 1922) 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) (Pring, 1956) 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) (Winch, 1984) 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) (Randig, c.1946) Beautiful lemon yellow flowers. Green leaves with faint purplish splashes that fades to green. A large grower.

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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 'Albert Greenberg' (Tropical Water Lily) (Birdsey, 1967) 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 'Golden West' (Tropical Water Lily) (Randig, 1936) Beautiful bright peach pink flowers with a gentle fragrance. Attractive round green leaves that are highly speckled with maroon patterns.

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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 'Mrs. George C. Hitchcock' (Tropical Water Lily) (Pring, 1926) Beautiful rose pink flowers. Bronzed coloured leaves ageing to medium green with age. Sweetly scented.

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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