originator – Latour-Marliac 1910
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Inner petals deep garnet red; outer petals lighter.
Flower shape: Cuplike then stellate.
Flower size: 15 – 20 cm.
Fragrance: Very slight.
Number of petals: 26 -28.
– leaves –
Color: Green, new leaves light bronze.
Leaf spread: 120 – 150 cm.
– comments –
This cultivar is among the largest of the red hardy waterlilies and one of the best red hardy cultivars to use for cut flowers. It is excellent for large pools.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)