‘Delicatissima’ Night-Blooming Tropical Water Lily

Flowers: Light pink.
Leaves: Green-bronze. Slightly crumpled around the margins with a metallic luster on the upper surface.

Spread: About 3′ depending on growing environment.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
USDA zone: 10-11

Nymphaea ‘Delicatissima’

1894, William Tricker. This is one of the first water lilies hybridized by him.

Tricker wrote about this plant in 1894 as A delicate and choice flower of a distinct and pleasing carmine pink color; the foliage has a bronzy green luster. The plant is vigorous, yet moderate compared with some others. Desirable for all purposes and proved one of the best for cutting, and also for winter culture.

(1) This water lily was introduced at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (also known as the Chicago Columbian Exposition) and received a medal.
(2) Sept 6, 1894 received a First Class Certificate at Boston.