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Victoria

'Longwood Hybrid'


Longwood Hybrid Victoria Water Lily, Longwood Hybrid Amazon Water Lily




Origin:  Horticultural origin.
Family
Nymphaceae
Genus
Victoria
Cultivar
'Longwood Hybrid'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
Height
15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
General Description
A plant that looks like a large tray floating on the water.
Landscape
Large water gardens with still water.
Growth
Fast
ID Characteristic
Needs an environment above 25°C along with a water temperature of 26°C- 30°C.
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.
Notable Specimens
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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