originator – Latour-Marliac 1901
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Free flowering except in very hot climates.
– flowers –
Petal color: Deep red.
Flower shape: Round, flat, then stellate.
Flower size: 18 – 20 cm.
Fragrance: Very slight.
Number of petals: 30 -33.
– leaves –
Color: Top, green, new leaves purple.
Leaf spread: 120 cm.
– comments –
Nymphaea ‘Atropurpurea’ is extremely striking. When grown in zone 7 this cultivar blooms all summer; in zone 9 blooming slows in the summer. It is recommended for medium and large pools.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)