‘Aurora’ Hardy Pygmy Water Lily

It’s one of the better water lilies recommended for the tub garden as well as larger water garden ponds.
Free bloomer.

Flowers: Colors change day-to-day from a creamy yellow to orange then a mixed red. Pointed petals.
Leaves: Deep green and beautifully mottled with maroon coloring for a different effect.

Flower size: 3″-4″
Height above water: 2-4″
Lily pad size: 4-5″. Miniature with both surfaces beautifully mottled with maroon.
Plant spread: 2′-3′. Spread depends on growing environment.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
USDA Zone 4-10 but can withstand outside the zone with proper conditions.

Nymphaea x aurora
Also referred to as
Nymphaes pygmea helveola in Tricker’s 1895 catalog.
Because of this ability to change the plant was named ‘Aurora’.

1895, M. Latour-Marliac