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Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily 'Tropic Sunset'

Nymphaea

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Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
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Height

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Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bright Yellow
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Propagation Methods
Veined
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
Plant is viviparous
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Foliage Color

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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:

Saint Cloud, Florida

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flowerehj
Saint Cloud, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2011 | positive

Gorgeous autumn color, I've got it in my small pond in Central Florida (small spread). It is a prolific bloomer. The green-purpley mottle...Read More

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