These stunning blue and purple water lilies will thrive and flourish throughout the summer. Renowned for their prolific blooming, tropical water lilies produce an abundance of flowers that rise gracefully above the water’s surface, filling the air with their enchanting fragrances. Their rapid growth makes them an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their aquatic garden with vibrant color and delightful scents.‘Mrs. Edwards Whitaker’ Tropical Water Lily
Mr. Pring who hybridized this water lily reported that as it flowers, it’ll produce at least 6 open flowers per plant!
These water lilies grow in large pools as well as tub gardens.
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‘Mrs. Woodrow Wilson’ Tropical Water Lily
With its striking lavender-blue petals and sweet fragrance, the ‘Mrs. Woodrow Wilson’ water lily is a true testament to beauty. This elegant hybrid was created in 1914 by renowned aquatic plant breeder William Tricker as a tribute to the late First Lady.
The large, proud flowers stand tall above the water, presenting a visual feast of color. Contrasting yellow stamens tipped in lavender provide an alluring accent. The aromatic blooms can be cut and enjoyed indoors, infusing any space with their unusual yet delightful scent.
This variety improves on the popular ‘Dauben’ lily, exhibiting the same viviparous leaves but with greater vigor. Abundant blooms ensure a constant floral display in ponds and pools. It’s no wonder this exceptional lily received numerous awards, including three gold and silver medals.
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‘Henry Shaw’ Tropical Water Lily
This aromatic ‘Henry Shaw’ water lily is a healthy propagator — it’s been around since 1917!
The flowers are three shades of blue with an unusually large number of golden yellow stamens tipped in blue. The inside of the sepals are violet colored.
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‘Blue Star’ Tropical Water Lily
Elevate the beauty of your water garden pool with the exquisite ‘Blue Star’ water lily. Its large, star-shaped blossoms in a captivating shade of light-blue, adorned with a deep yellow center, will surely steal the spotlight. The contrast created by its dark green leaves as a backdrop further enhances the allure of these magnificent blooms, which gracefully rise above the water surface.
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‘Blue Sapphire’ Tropical Water Lily
‘Blue Sapphire’ showcases stunning azure coloration with speckled pads. It emits a fragrance reminiscent of other tropical water lilies. Its blossoms gracefully hover above the water, easily visible even from a distance.
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‘Glowing Lavender’ Pygmy Tropical Water Lily
This ‘Glowing Lavender’ water lily is excellent for cooler or warmer water and blooms well into the fall months. Produces an abundance of flowers. Will be at home in a tub garden or that special place in your water garden pool.
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‘Tina’ Tropical Water Lily
The ‘Tina’ water lily is a stunning addition to any pond, boasting a beautiful array of purple, red, and pink flowers. Its striking yellow center, adorned with delicate lavender stamens, creates a mesmerizing display. This fast-growing annual water lily flourishes throughout the summer, producing an abundance of fragrant blooms that enhance the charm of your water garden. With its quick growth to full size, the ‘Tina’ water lily is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their aquatic landscape.
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‘Dauben’ Pygmy Tropical Water Lily
The exquisite beauty of the ‘Dauben’ water lily stands out among viviparous pygmy hybrids. With its stunning pale lavender-blue flowers, this water lily is a true marvel. Each plant is adorned with an abundance of small flowers, provided there is ample space for it to flourish.
It adjusts to the pond or tub size making it an excellent choice for small or large pools. In a small container, it’s a a pygmy. In a larger container or pond, it will will marvel the other water lilies in size if it’s not crowded by other plants.
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‘Blue Beauty’ 1896 Tropical Water Lily
‘Blue Beauty’ water lily is a beloved favorite among our collections. With its captivating blue blossoms well above the water, this aquatic wonder emits a delightful spicy fragrance. Experience the beauty and elegance of the Nymphaea pulcherrima, aptly named for its stunning appearance as a beautiful water lily.
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‘Colonel Lindberg’ Tropical Water Lily
This year, experience the captivating beauty of the ‘Colonel Lindberg’ hybrid. With its stunning dark blue blossoms boasting wide petals and a delightful fragrance, this water lily is a true marvel. The flowers gracefully rise above the water’s surface, showcasing their elegance.
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‘Royal Purple’ Pygmy Tropical Water Lily
The Tropical Water Lily ‘Royal Purple’ captivates with its stunning royal purple flowers, measuring 2 to 3 inches across, complemented by fragrant golden yellow sepals. This water lily thrives in tub gardens and small ponds, yet it can also flourish in larger settings. Known for its rapid growth, it produces an abundance of lush green leaves and a continuous display of vibrant blooms. To ensure optimal growth, remember to fertilize with TRICO fertilizer pellets every 3 to 4 weeks during the summer and provide full sun exposure. Its ease of cultivation makes it a perfect choice for enhancing any aquatic garden
Hybridized By: Mr. Albert Buskirk, Independence, OH in 1927.
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‘Midnight’ Tropical Water Lily
Get ready to meet the magical ‘Midnight’ Water Lily – she’s a real beauty! Her petite purple blossoms are like little jewels, sparkling with golden centers that make you smile. And oh, that sweet fragrance will delight your senses!
This water lily’s center starts small, with leaf-like petals, before bursting open into a gorgeous explosion of purple petals. It’s so fun to watch them unfold!
Her cute little leaves are a party of colors – dark green on top and a splash of reddish-brown and purple underneath. It’s like she’s wearing a colorful outfit!
The best part is you can keep this pixie-sized lily in a large aquarium or tub at home. Then her enchanting blossoms and fabulous colors will brighten up your space and fill you with joy. The ‘Midnight’ Water Lily will cast a happy spell on you!
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‘Purple Joy’ Bi-color Tropical Water Lily
This Purple Joy Water Lily is an outstanding white water lily with petal tips that are deep purples and magenta. The pads are a outstanding color of green that contrast with the purple and white petals. The flower bud shows a most unusual attractive deep purple coloration.
The water lily is strongly viviparous and an unusual addition to any water garden pool.
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‘Bob Trickett’ Tropical Water Lily
The captivating beauty of the ‘Bob Trickett’ tropical water lily has exquisite campanula (bell flower) flowers in a mesmerizing shade of blue, complemented by a vibrant yellow center. Delight in the sight of its large, round pads, adorned with lush green hues.
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‘Margaret Randig’ Tropical Water Lily
The Margaret Randig water lily was hybridized by the famous hybridizer, Martin Randig in 1939. He described it as his greatest creation because of the large and fragrant blossoms.
The flowers are rich dark blue with broad petals. It’s dark green pads have spots of bronze.
This is an extremely vigorous grower with many blossoms all summer long! Grow this water lily today, and you will also agree that this is perhaps his greatest production.
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‘Chalong Kwan’ Tropical Water Lily
The purple water lily,’Chalong Kwan’ also known as ‘King of Siam’, is a stunning flower with multiple petals. Unlike the popular “Midnight” Water Lily, its petals are wider and more abundant. The green pads of this water lily are also adorned with speckles of brown, adding to its attractiveness. If you’re looking to enhance the appearance of your water garden pool, this exceptional water lily from William Tricker, Inc. is the perfect choice. It has been propagated by our dedicated staff.
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‘Pamela’ Tropical Water Lily
The nonviviparous ‘Pamela’ has a wonderful aromatic scent and flowers profusely. Its a late bloomer from summer to fall.
It’s leaves are green with marbled brown-purple. It’s been a favorite at Tricker’s since 1931 and has been a choice by our customers over the years.
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‘King of Blues’ Tropical Water Lily
This 1955 King of Blues is navy blue with yellow stamens tipped blue and sepals blue with purple overtones. Our customers love its beauty.
This lily was hybridized by Perry Slocum who commented that it is truly one of the most beautiful blues for a medium or large pool. Our stock plants came directly from Perry’s nursery in the 1950s and have a most proven, stable, reproduction of color.
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‘Purple Perfume’ Tropical Water Lily
Discover the captivating allure of the ‘Purple Perfume’ Water Lily, boasting its stunningly deep purple petals adorned with hints of red. Notably, the sepals also exhibit a rich, dark purple hue. Immerse yourself in the delightful fragrance reminiscent of a luxurious perfume. This exquisite water lily produces an abundance of flowers, allowing you to effortlessly gather a few blooms to adorn your indoor space in a beautiful bowl.
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‘Blue Bird’ Tropical Water Lily
The ‘Blue Bird’ water lily is renowned as a symbol of good fortune in every water garden. Throughout the summer season, its abundant deep-blue aromatic blossoms bring an enchanting allure to any aquatic landscape.