Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' (Longwood Hybrid Victoria Water Lily, Longwood Hybrid Amazon Water Lily)
Botanical Information
Family | Nymphaceae |
Genus | Victoria |
Cultivar | 'Longwood Hybrid' |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Horticultural origin. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A plant that looks like a large tray floating on the water. |
ID Characteristic | Needs an environment above 25°C along with a water temperature of 26°C- 30°C. |
Landscape | Large water gardens with still water. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Large green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface. |
Flower Description | White then rose-pink to purplish blooms; night blooming. |