Nymphaea gigantea
GIANT WATER LILY
Nymphaeaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD, NT, Tropical Asia

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Nymphaea gigantea
GIANT WATER LILY
Nymphaeaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue-purple & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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