Hardy Water Lily, Waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola' (Nymphaea helvola)

htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 12, 2004

Hardy Water Lily, Waterlily 'Pygmaea Helvola'
Nymphaea helvola

Blooms open in the early afternoon and stay open into early evening; tolerates partial shade.

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Oct 13, 2004

What a perfect little blossum. Thanks for posting it...it might be a good one for me to look for...I don't have any hardy water lilies because my pond is in the shade, but your comments suggest this one will take some shade. Nice for an evening sitting area, I guess.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 13, 2004

When I researched this plant it, I found it could handle partial shade. I love water lilies, but am unable to have a pond or a container type pond. This plant is very small as are the blooms. If you look at the other photo, you can see the size of the bloom. Thanks for your comments.

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Toxicodendron Piedmont, MO(Zone 6a) Oct 14, 2004

Yes, I noticed the small size in the other photo. It is very desirable to have pictures like that which indicate the actual size of blooms, leaves, etc.

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jasminebugli Jamshedpur, India(Zone 10a) Aug 09, 2007

have a blue, pink and white water lily in my pond nice to see a yellow can we barter.

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htop San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 15, 2007

Sorry it took so long to reply ... I have been out of commission for a while. I am sorry that I do not grow this plant. I took a photo of it at one of my local garden shops. You are so lucky to have a pond where you are able to enjoy your water lilies.

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jasminebugli Jamshedpur, India(Zone 10a) Oct 16, 2007

Hi!
You have a great collection of plants .Do u like some water lily bulbs ? I am ready to trade with u.
regards
Jasmine