‘Blue Gigantea’ Tropical Live Water Lily

It has one of the longest enduring blossoms that are 5-7 days from morning until twilight.

They rise up to about 20″ above the water’s surface.
The solitary flowers have up to 32 petals that start lilac or blue colored and fade to a very light blue.
The flowers open during the day and close at night.
The solid green pads are slightly oval.

Up to 9″-12″ dia. large blossoms.
Blooms up to 20″ above the water.
Leaf pads: up to 31″.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.

Nymphaea gigantea ‘Blue Gigantea’

‘Blue Gigantea’, native to Australia, was introduced into the United States in the 1800s.
Because the stalks are so large and have many air channels, they were once used by the aborigines when forced to take to the water to escape from enemies.