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

Nymphaeagigantea

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Species
gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh)
Synonym
Hardiness
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
Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Ormond Beach, Florida

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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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