originator – Latour-Marliac 1906
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Deep cherry-red; sepal color, light pink, reddish veins.
Flower shape: Cuplike.
Flower size: 8 – 9 cm.
Fragrance: Slight.
Number of petals: 24 – 31.
– leaves –
Color: Green.
Leaf spread: 60 cm.
– comments –
Nymphaea ‘Pygmaea Rubis’ is a rare pygmy waterlily. It is recommended for the tub garden or small pool.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)