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Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'Albert de Lestang'

Nymphaeagigantea

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Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)

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Species

gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)

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Height

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Hardiness

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Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Bloom Time

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Foliage

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

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Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ormond Beach, Florida

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teresamas

Ormond Beach, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2006 | positive

This is one of my favorite lilies .It does need really warn water to get going but once it starts it puts on an amazing show . The blooms...Read More

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Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'Albert de Lestang'

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