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‘Margaret Randig’ Tropical Water Lily

Item # 10-1008

$29.50

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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Size: Leaf pads: Up to 13".
Spread: 5'-6'.


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Description

‘Margaret Randig’ Tropical Water lily is a classic tropical water lily, hybridized by the renowned Martin Randig in 1939. This variety is celebrated for its stunning deep blue flowers and uniquely patterned green leaves, which are splashed with purplish-brown hues. Known for its reliability and strong fragrance, it is a favorite among enthusiasts and an excellent choice for beginners. The large blossoms and vigorous growth of the ‘Margaret Randig’ Water Lily  ensure a continuous display throughout the summer.  It a standout addition to any water garden. Many consider it one of Randig’s finest creations, and its captivating scent alone makes it worth cultivating.

Tropical water lilies are an excellent choice for their abundant, large, and colorful blooms, which come in a variety of hues, including rare shades like blue. Their striking, often variegated leaves add to their visual appeal. Unlike hardy varieties, tropical lilies produce a greater number of flowers, and some emit a delightful fragrance, enhancing the beauty and aroma of any pond or water garden. Additionally, you can select from both day-blooming and night-blooming varieties, allowing you to enjoy their stunning flowers around the clock.

Benefits

It is an extremely vigorous grower with many blossoms all summer long!

Appearance

Large Flowers: Rich dark blue, with broad petals.
Fragrant.
Leaves" Dark green with spots of bronze.

Size

Leaf pads: Up to 13".
Spread: 5'-6'.

Preferred Growing Conditions

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
USDA zone: 4-10

Botanical Name

Nymphaea 'Margaret Randig'

Hybridized By

1939, Martin Randig who considered this his greatest creation.

The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.

For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.

WeekStates
End of April: FL, LA, TX
First Week of May: AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK
Second Week of May: AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN
Third Week of May: CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV
Fourth Week of May: AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY

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