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. |
Photographs

Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.

Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.

Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.