Nymphaea Albert Greenberg (Tropical Water Lily)
Nymphaea ‘Albert Greenberg’ (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting large, nearly round green leaves, heavily blotched purple, 18 in. across (45 cm), with wavy edges. Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the fragrant, cup-shaped flowers. Each luminous blossom, up to 6-7 in. across (15-17 cm), features several rows of yellow petals (20) with orange-pink tips surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of golden stamens.
Nymphaea 'Albert Greenberg' (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting large, nearly round green leaves, heavily blotched purple, 18 in. across (45 cm), with wavy edges. Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the fragrant, cup-shaped flowers. Each luminous blossom, up to 6-7 in. across (15-17 cm), features several rows of yellow petals (20) with orange-pink tips surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of golden stamens. Blooming from summer to fall, Albert Greenberg is free-flowering and an excellent bloomer, producing many flowers over a long season. Albert Greenberg is a tropical nymphaea that is non-viviparous and perfect for medium to large ponds.
- Grows up to 4 in. tall (10 cm) and 5-8 ft. wide (150-240 cm).
- Depth of water: 12-30 in. (30-75 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in undisturbed water. Appreciates some part shade in hot summer areas where daytime temperatures reach 100ºF (35ºC). Needs protection from wind.
- Plant tubers in spring, with the crown slightly above the soil surface, after the water temperature has warmed to about 70ºF (21ºC). Feed every 2-3 weeks with a proprietary aquatic fertilizer.
- Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for water-lily beetle, water lily aphid, brown china-mark moth, false leaf-mining midge, crown rot, brown spot and water lily leaf spot.
Requirements
Hardiness | 10 – 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
Plant Family | Nymphaea – Water Lilies |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 2" – 4" (5cm – 10cm) |
Spread | 5' – 8' (150cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 60″ – 96″ (150cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Garden Uses | Ponds and Streams, Water Gardens |