Tropical Water Lilies » Medium Spread Tropical Lilies » Nymphaea 'Tina'

Intense deep blue flowers bloom late into the fall on compact growth. Adaptable to shade and small ponds.

Hybridizer/Founder:

Van Ness Water Gardens 1974

Flowers:

Petal color deep violet-purple. Sepal color outer two-thirds purple, base greenish. Size 4-5.6 in. Very nice fragrance.

Leaves:

Top Green. New leaf bronzy, underside, light red or pink, prominent green veins.

Spread:

Medium spread.

Situation:

Full sun, 6 to 12” waterdepth over top of pot.

Characteristics:

Viviparous, very free flowing

Notes:

Although this waterlily has relatively few petals, it is one of the most satisfactory waterlilies for the small pond or tub garden.