Nymphaea 'Antares'

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Antares

Nymphaea x 'Antares'

Tropical Waterlily

Red

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Medium-Large

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Longwood Gardens 1962

N. Antares

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Nymphaea 'Red' is an excellent night blooming tropical waterlily with red blossoms. The flowers open in the early evening and stay open till 8-9 in the morning. Nymphaea 'Antares' is the most vigorous of the red night bloomers.  Night blooming lilies are an excellent choice for those who have to work all day.This is a great addition for a medium to large water garden or pond.

N. Antares flower