Nymphaea Director George T. Moore (Tropical Water Lily)
Nymphaea ‘Director George T. Moore’ (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting rounded green leaves, up to 12 in. wide (30 cm), with some purple markings. Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the large star-shaped flowers, 7-10 in. across (17-25 cm). Each blossom features pointed, violet-purple petals surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of golden stamens. Each flower lasts 3-4 days, opening in the morning and closing at night.
Nymphaea 'Director George T. Moore' (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting rounded green leaves, up to 12 in. wide (30 cm), with some purple markings. Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the large star-shaped flowers, 7-10 in. across (17-25 cm). Each blossom features pointed, violet-purple petals surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of golden stamens. Each flower lasts 3-4 days, opening in the morning and closing at night. Blooming all summer, Director George T. Moore is free-flowering and produces many flowers over a long season. Director George T. Moore is a tropical nymphaea.
- Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 5-8 ft. wide (150-240 cm). This nymphaea is a large water lily and therefore needs plenty of room.
- 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 (20ºC). Feed every 2-3 weeks with a proprietary aquatic fertilizer. Position the basket so that it is covered by 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) of water. 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 |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
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 |