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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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Discover the astronomical beauty of this nursery’s historic water lily with a name from Greek mythology. Delicately adorning the center are golden stamens, reminiscent of twinkling stars in a celestial night sky, encircled by petals that resemble exquisite star shapes.
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The ‘Purple Tigress’ water lily’s fragrant flower is a captivating deep purple with hints of radiant red. Its lily pads have an alluring pattern of color. By cultivating this water lily in your water garden pool, you will undoubtedly be astounded by the stunning array of purple and red hues in its flowers, as well as the unique distinction in its pads.
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The ‘Bagdad’ tropical water lily captivates with its delicate light blue, star-shaped blooms that gracefully rise above the water. Its leaves, adorned with a striking mix of red, brown, and dark green, often feature elegant purple stripes on their undersides. Renowned for its sweet fragrance, this variety stands out not only for its beauty but also for its surprising cold tolerance among tropical water lilies. Thriving in full sunlight, the ‘Bagdad’ lily is an excellent choice for enhancing any aquatic garden.
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The ‘Panama Pacific’ water lily showcases stunning wine-red flowers that transform into a reddish purple hue, emitting a delightful fragrance. The yellow stamens with purple tips create a beautiful contrast, while the buds are adorned with bronzy-green spots and reddish bronze accents.
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‘Blue Gigantea’ is one of our favorite tropical water lilies that is considered the “queen of the water lilies” with flowers up to a foot in diameter.
The sky blue blossoms are held on strong stalks and last long. Once established in your water garden it will become characteristically spectacular.
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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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.
