Victoria, Giant Water Lily, Giant Waterlily, Giant Water Platter
Victoria 'Longwood Hybrid'

Family: Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Victoria (vic-TOR-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Longwood Hybrid

Category

Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Burgundy/Maroon

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Unknown