No Herbicides and No Pesticides are Used in our Greenhouses!

'Mrs. Edwards Whitaker' Tropical Water Lily

It's time to preorder for spring shipping. The earliest orders ship first. Claim your piece of paradise and enjoy a gorgeous pond. It's quick and easy, so order now!

‘Mrs. Edwards Whitaker’ Tropical Water Lily

Name: 'Mrs. Edwards Whitaker' Tropical Water Lily
SKU: 10-1012
Availability: InStock

Item # 10-1012

$39.99

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.

In stock

Size: Flowers: 10" or larger.
Leaf pads: Up to 13".
Spread: 7'.
10" blossoms depending on growing conditions.

30-day Guaranteed to Grow!

Click here for details

Optional Aquatic Plant Fertilizer Tablets

Trico Aquatic Plant Fertilizer Pellets, 12 Tabs

SKU: 32-7086

$6.99

Optional Lattice Aquatic Plant Container

Designed to optimize plant growth. Mesh sides allows for nutrients to reach the roots. Carrying handles make it easier to set in place.

Round Lattice Crate, 10" dia. x 7.5" h

SKU: 13-7018

$6.99

Product price:	$39.99
Total options:
Order total:

NOTE: This ships per Tricker's "Spring Shipping Schedule" for the
Guaranteed to Grow warranty to be valid. See the "Spring Shipping Schedule" tab, below, for the estimated shipping weeks by state.

Tricker's gift cards make thoughtful presents - perfect for friends or loved ones. Get one for this product. It's easy!

Description

Mrs. Edward Whitaker Tropical Water Lily – Lavender Day-Blooming Lily

Early and Long-Lasting Blooms

The Mrs. Edward Whitaker tropical water lily is a stunning day-blooming variety. It produces many flowers that open early in the morning. Moreover, the blooms often remain open late into the evening. As a result, this lily provides long-lasting color and beauty throughout the day.

Delicate Lavender Flowers

Each bloom measures 10 inches or more and features bright yellow stamens at the center. The petals are paper-thin and soft to the touch. Initially, the flowers are a rich lavender, but they gradually fade to pale shades, almost white, as they age. Additionally, the Mrs. Edward Whitaker tropical water lily emits a gentle, sweet fragrance that enhances the pond experience.

Striking Foliage

The leaves of this tropical water lily are rounded and visually striking. The upper surfaces are mottled or streaked with dark red, while the undersides are pale green with purple blotches. This contrast adds texture and interest to the pond. Furthermore, the bold foliage complements the colorful flowers beautifully.

Garden Performance and Care

This tropical water lily thrives in medium to large ponds. It prefers full sunlight and nutrient-rich water or soil. With proper care, the Mrs. Edward Whitaker tropical water lily produces consistent blooms throughout the growing season. Its strong growth habit ensures a dependable and attractive display year after year. Also, it pairs well with other water lilies, adding depth and visual variety to any aquatic setting.

Bring the Mrs. Edward Whitaker tropical water lily to your pond to enjoy long-lasting lavender flowers, bright yellow stamens, fragrant blooms, and stunning, patterned foliage. This tropical variety provides both beauty and charm for water garden enthusiasts.

Benefits	This water lily will produce a great numbers of flowers, and the flowers are known to be one of the best for early blooming in the day and staying open later in the evening than other varieties. The plants do best in large pools but may be grown in a tub.
Appearance	Flowers: Lavender blue becoming pale with age until they are almost white. Stamens: Bright yellow, petals numerous and paper thin, and there is a decided fragrance. Leaves: Almost round, mottled or streaked with dark red above and blotched with purple on the pale green base below.
Size	Flowers: 10" or larger. Leaf pads: Up to 13". Spread: 7'. 10" blossoms depending on growing conditions.
Preferred Growing Conditions	6+ hrs/day direct sunlight. Do best in ponds and will be okay in tubs. USDA zone: 4-10.
Botanical Name	Nymphaea 'Mrs. Edwards Whitaker'
Hybridized By	1917, George Pring, famous hybridizer form the Missouri Botancial Gardens, introduced this beautiful hybrid. It took him several years using Nymphaea ovalifolia as a parent with N. castaiflora.
History	When documenting this wonderful new hybrid, Mr. Pring reported that during flower production this water lily will produce at least 6 open flowers per plant! But, soon afterward the water lily became most popular and was producing much more flowers! In the words of the famous Tricker hybridizer Robert Sawyer that had a photograph of this distinct water lily in his book with the caption "Whitaker is a gigantic light blue water lily that opens early and closes late. It is one of the best Tropicals."
Awards	In September 1920 George Pring was given the gold metal by the National Association of Gardeners for creation of this new water lily.

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.

Week	States
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