Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid' (Longwood Hybrid Victoria Water Lily, Longwood Hybrid Amazon Water Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyNymphaceae
GenusVictoria
Cultivar'Longwood Hybrid'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginHorticultural origin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA plant that looks like a large tray floating on the water.
ID CharacteristicNeeds an environment above 25°C along with a water temperature of 26°C- 30°C.
LandscapeLarge water gardens with still water.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLarge green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface.
Flower DescriptionWhite then rose-pink to purplish blooms; night blooming.

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