‘Albert Greenburg’ Tropical Water Lily

As with all water lily blossoms, they attract butterflies, honey bees and other beneficial insects.

Flowers: Fragrant cup-shaped. Rosy-yellow blossoms with hues of pink, orange, and yellow.
Pads: Mottled and round with wavy edges.

Flowers: Medium large. Yellow and cup shaped.
They grow about 4″-8″ above the water’s surface.
Leaves: Mottled.
Spread: About 6 feet. Spread depends on growing environment.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Calm water away from the moving water of a cascade or waterfall.
Water Depth: 6″-12″ deep. Start shallow to capture more sun and warmth . Then you can move it to a deeper part of your pond.
Prefers to be planted 3′-4′ from surrounding plants for the spread.
New plants should be fertilized with higher nitrogen content to stimulate root growth. Then, higher phosphorous will be beneficial for the blooms.
Trim dead parts to encourage more growth.
Suited for medium and large water gardens.
USDA Zone: 9-11.

Nymphaea albert greenburg

1969, Dr. Birdsey, the father of aquarium plants.