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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Nymphaeaceae (Waterlilies) |
| Origin: Garden Origin |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Parentage: (Nymphaea gigantea hybrid) |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Nymphaea 'Albert de Lestang' (Aquatic) (Tropical Waterlily) - A wonderful selection of Nymphaea gigantea that was selected in 1946 from Northern Territory in Australia by Albert de Lestang and introduced into the trade by George Pring. The large flowers rise 18 inches above the bright green pads and are white peony flushed with blue on the first day and fade to white on day two. Flowers are noted as remaining open for 24 hours a day during the life of the individual flower which is up to four or five days. WOW! Full sun. Fertilize heavily through the growing season for best results. Frost tender. This selection is considered to be very rare. Our thanks to Don Hamburger for this wonderful waterlily!
This information about Nymphaea 'Albert de Lestang' (Aquatic) displayed on this web page is based on research we have conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations we have made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how our crops have performed in containers in the nursery field. Where appropriate, we will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.
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