Hardy Water Lilies » Large Spread Hardy Water Lilies » Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn'

Exceptionally strong grower with large yellow blooms held a few inches above the water. Flowers open full and wide with an easy 7” across. Fast to re-establish offering multiple blooms at a time in its second year. Leaves have some light mottling.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Landon 1985

Flowers:

Inner petals, rich yellow; outer petals blushed pink. Stellate flower shape, long narrow petals. Flower size: 6-8 in. Fragrance is delightful, lemony.

Leaves:

Top, green, new leaves speckled purple; underside, purplish. Nearly round leaf.

Spread:

Medium spread.

Situation:

For best blooming, plants should have 5-6 hours of direct sun.

Characteristics:

Tuberosa-Marliac rhizome, very free flowering.

Notes:

“Texas Dawn” received the IWGS 1990 American Award.