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Nymphaea 'Gloriosa'

Family Nymphaeaceae
Plant Type aquatic
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height
Spread 1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description Nymphaea 'Gloriosa' (hardy waterlily) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This aquatic has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy and coarse textured.
Typical Uses Pond.
Special Characteristics Nymphaea 'Gloriosa' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Nymphaea 'Gloriosa' (hardy waterlily) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.