originator – Strawn 1983
parentage – Nymphaea ‘Pink Beauty’ x Nymphaea ‘Perry’s Pink’

– characteristics –
Fairly free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Outer petals blushed red, deepening to an intense red at inner petals.
Flower shape: Cuplike.
Flower size: 5 – 10 cm.
Fragrance: Slight.
Number of petals: 28 – 30.
– leaves –
Color: Medium green, newer leaves slightly olive green.
Leaf spread: 60 – 120 cm.
– comments –
This waterlily makes an excellent centerpiece or in contrast with softer color lilies. It is recommended for small or medium ponds.

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