Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'Tina'

Nymphaea

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Herbaceous
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Ormond Beach, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Ahuimanu, Hawaii

Heeia, Hawaii

Kaneohe, Hawaii

Waikane, Hawaii

Waimea, Hawaii

Barbourville, Kentucky

Denville, New Jersey

Pickens, South Carolina

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Actually I found Tiny well-suited to my patio tub pond. It's growth can be constricted well using a small pot (I used a 12 oz tumber). Fl...Read More

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Pickens, SC (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | positive

Beautiful day blooming lily with large pads. Best suited to medium to large size pond.

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