Changeable Hardy Water Lily, Waterlily 'Aurora'

I had some difficulty finding a hardy water lily small enough for my tiny pond (

The flowers are very spectacular and no photo can do it justice, but it doesn't bloom very often. This waterlily is not the best performi...Read Moreng, blooms are quite rare compared to other hardy varieties. It is sometimes refered to as a dwarf variety, but the spread can be as much as 3 feet. The pads are quite interesting though.

A changeable hardy waterlily with 1st day flowers blooming a yellow/apricot, next day orange/red with some flecking & 3rd day, a deep bur...Read Moregundy/red with minor flecking. It’s a fantastic bloomer, producing cup-shaped flowers that end up flatter! There are app. 24-25 petals per bloom. The new leaves are purple blotched in color. Plant spread app. is 3 feet.