originator – Latour-Marliac 1895
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Extremely free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Tips white; inner rows pinkish red, deepening; outer rows slightly paler, deepening, flecked.
Flower shape: Stellate.
Flower size: 13 cm.
Fragrance: None.
Number of petals: 22 – 23.
– leaves –
Color: Green, newest leaves purplish green, dark purple blotches.
Leaf spread: 130 cm.
– comments –
This waterlily is recommended for any size pool.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)