Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'Colorata'

Nymphaea

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-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
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Height
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Miami, Florida(2 reports)

Denville, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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DENVILLE, NJ (Zone 6a) | March 2013 | positive

One of the few dwarf tropical waterlilies, blooms are somewhat changeable and numerous. great for a tub pond. Develops many korms which y...Read More

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Miami, FL | June 2004 | positive

I set up my Water Lillie pond last October with three water Lillie’s & water Poppie plant. The most prolific have been the Dauben & the...Read More

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Alachua, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

This tropical water lily is an excellent bloomer and fragrant to boot. It has bright purple-blue flowers with navy stamens. The leaves ar...Read More

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