The summer solstice has not yet arrived, but the water lilies have arrived. Today's main character is closely associated with summer The ancient aquatic spirit- Water lilies.
When the breeze blows, the water lilies in the ripples swaying gently, is Exclusive limited romance in June It is also the most touching whisper in summer.
Nymphaea, also known as water lily, is a perennial aquatic plant in the family Nymphaeaceae, which is famous for its elegant flower posture and unique growth habits. It is widely distributed in temperate to tropical waters around the globe and is a classic plant in lakes, ponds, and patio water features. About its classification ↓
Classification by cold tolerance
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Tropical water lilies: The flowers are larger and gorgeous (Including blue, purple, crimson and other rare colors of temperate water lilies) , some varieties have aroma.
In fact, strictly speaking, there is another category, that is, the hybrid variety of tropical water lily and cold-resistant water lily, which combines the superior characteristics of both. However, the information is only divided into two categories: "tropical water lily" and "cold-resistant water lily", so it's good to put forward it here to communicate with you.
Classification by flowering time
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Night-blooming water lily: Blooms in the evening and closes the next morning, usually lighter in color (white, pink) , some have a strong aroma.
By plant size
Classification by suit and color
White line, pink line, red line, yellow line and blue/purple line.
Vanvisa belongs to Medium-sized water lily variety, in 2010, won two titles: IWSG new cold-resistant water lily product championship and new water lily variety championship, and was included in IWGS-2011 collection and conservation list. Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: Peach pink petals with yellow spots, Sometimes there will be half pink and half yellow chimeric flowers, or solid color flowers. Each flower is full of surprises; The leaves are chocolate red with green spots.
Detective Erica is medium to large Water lily Cultivar, a hybrid between hardy and tropical water lilies (i.e. heat and cold resistant) , 2016 IWGS new water lily variety overall championship and cross-subgenus overall championship 。 The purple petals are pointed and the stamens are golden yellow.
Natamon Belonging to Medium and large water lily varieties, Awarded 3 rd place in the 2018 IWGS Hardy Water Lily. Pink petals （ The color of the petals gradually deepens towards the center of the flower ） , with dark pink spray spots and delicate color transition, it is a new cold-resistant water lily with excellent performance.
Milky Way belongs to medium to large water lily varieties, and ranked 2 nd best new variety of tropical subgenus in IWGS 2016. Tall double flowers with slender petals, dark purple color (There will be white inner petals when it is hot, but not when it is cold) , the center of the flower is rich yellow.
Eikens Is medium Peony flower type water lily variety with flower color Cream, peach and apricot, And the bloom period is very early （ It usually starts to bloom in April ） ， Has an unusually rich and intense fragrance, which is more tolerant to shade.
Orange Beauty It is a large water lily variety, and its flowers and leaves are ornamental value: the outer petals are orange and apricot, and the middle petals are lemon chiffon; The leaf color gradually changes from initially dark purple to dark green and finally purple again with bright green and bronze markings.
Lemon cake Belonging to Medium-sized water lily variety, Won the first prize of IWGS 2014 Best Hardy New Intersubgenic Water Lily Cultivar. Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: The flower color is Light yellow, with golden veins and red spots on the leaves.
Powder Puffy Belonging to Medium-sized water lily variety, peony-type, very double flowers （ Up to 150 tablets ） ， The flower color is Bright pink.
Fox fire is a large water lily variety, which won the best new variety and the first tropical water lily in 2004. Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: center The petals are long and narrow Pink ， Lateral petals Wider It is blue-purple; Leaf color is Green alternates with chestnut variegated leaves to form distinctive multi-colored leaves. The flowering period is also very early, making it one of the earliest water lily varieties to open.
Avalanche belongs to medium and large water lily variety, and won the best new variety of IWGS in 2006 and the first place of tropical water lily. The flowers and leaves have ornamental value: the top of white petals is ice blue, The stamens are very gorgeous, There is a cold sense of fairy qi; Oval emerald leaves with burgundy markings.
Dallas belongs to a small water lily variety with slender pink petals (The color of the flower becomes lighter when the temperature is high) , the stamens are golden yellow. Rich floral fragrance, it is a rare fragrant water lily variety among cold-resistant water lilies.
Helfra It is the descendant of the small white meridian and the Mexican yellow lotus, It is the most classic and widely known miniature cold-tolerant water lily variety. Both flowers and leaves are of ornamental value: the flower color is goose yellow, and the tiny olive-green leaves have purple and brown markings.
Black Princess It is a small, hardy water lily variety with waxy petals and a rich deep red color （ Outer petals red, inner petals almost black ） , slightly fragrant; The newly born leaves show a purple-red tone, and when mature, they turn green.
Happy Thailand Belongs to medium size Water lily Variety, Is an ISG (cross-subspecific hybridization) Water lily （ A variety made from a cross between a hardy water lily and a tropical water lily, which resembles tropical water lily in appearance, But with frost resistance ） 。 The petals are Barbie is pink, with white base of petals, glamorous but not tacky.
Siamese Purple One is a medium-sized water lily variety. Is a cross-subgenus hybrid (A hybrid between hardy and tropical water lilies) , 2011 IWGS "Best New Variety" and "Best Cross-Subgenus Hybrid Water Lily" double champion. The flower color is lavender purple (petals Often with blue stripes ） , strong fragrance.
Australian Blue Giant It belongs to a huge tropical water lily species (Large flowers, large leaves, flower diameter Up to 25 cm, leaf Diameter Up to 75 cm ） , the flower color is lavender at first, gradually fades to light blue, and finally approximates white; The leaves are green-rounded with radial fissures.
Purple Joey belongs to Medium-sized water lily variety, It is the second tropical water lily selected variety in 2014. White petals with purple tips （ With the opening time, the purple part gradually covers ） The stamens are golden yellow.
Indian red is a species originating in India and widely distributed in other parts of tropical Asia large-scale Native water lily variety, unlike other water lilies, it opens at night. Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: The flowers are red in color, and the large underwater leaves are brownish-red in hue （ There are no or few small dark red spots ） , the leaves that surfaced were dark red at first, then olive green.
Chirag belongs to Medium-sized water lily variety, one of the few truly lavender tropical water lilies on the market today （ And its lavender color is much darker than the others ） , the flowers are fragrant, and the leaves are green with maroon markings.
Indiana It is a small color-changing water lily variety with changeable colors, Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: Cup-shaped flower, round petals, flower color It blooms orange-red at first, and turns apricot with time （ Sometimes blending of color emlays occurs ） , the leaves are a random combination of green and burgundy, and the colors are gorgeous.
King of Thailand belongs to medium-sized water lily variety with ornamental value: full flower shape (It is a double flower itself, plus Having transformed into petals Stamens, It looks like there are more than 100 petals ） , the flower color is dark purple, and the stamens are bright yellow; Dark green leaves with slight brown spots.
Sugar Rain It belongs to small and medium-sized tropical water lily variety. The stamen petals turn into petals, the center is light yellow, and the outside turns light blue, giving people a fresh feeling.
Innocence belongs to the medium-sized water lily variety, Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: The flower is pure white at first, and the tip of the petals will turn pink at the later stage, and the flowers will be fragrant Rich , has a certain negative tolerance; Green leaves with beautiful maroon markings.
Lindsay Wood belongs to One suitable for cut flowers middle-sized Tropical water lily varieties, Both flowers and leaves are of ornamental value: dark purple flowers have black sepals, dark purple spray color at the tips of petals, and brown spots at the bottom of leaves.
Carla Sunshine Belongs to medium tropical water lily and is the only viviparous yellow water lily variety on the market at present, Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: Dark yellow flowers, pure and flawless, with brown variegated leaves.
Nymphaea small flowers belong to tropical Small Native Water lily varieties, Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: Blue-purple petals with white spots, Tender green The leaves have red, brown and black spots, so they are also called "tabby water lilies".
Tropical sunset Belongs to medium-sized tropical water lily variety, The flower color is pink-yellow, abundant and vigorous.
Black Beauty Belonging to Small and medium sized Tropical water lily Variety, Petals white , the top is purple and the stamens are golden yellow. Its flowers are large, fragrant and viviparous, which is Well-known Classic variety grown at home..
Dobei belongs to small and medium-sized tropical water lily varieties, The soft white flowers have a blue smudge on the top and golden yellow stamens. Rich floral fragrance and long flowering period （ Can bloom in shade until late autumn ） 。
Red sparkle belongs to Large water lily variety, which also blooms at night, Flowers and leaves have ornamental value: The flower color is deep red with a slight floral fragrance; The leaves are red with serrations and wavy edges.
