Waterlily Moon River

Type of plant: Tropical

Plant size: Medium

Depth: 30-50 cm.

Flower type and color:

Leaf spread: 1-1,4 meters

Flowering: Free flowering

Characteristics and Comments: The Moon River tropical water lily is an enchanting variety, appreciated for its bright yellow flowers of great size and star shape. This aquatic plant is a real ray of sunshine for any pond or body of water, capable of illuminating it with its vibrant color and its elegance.

Origins and Hybridization

The Moon River water lily was hybridized by Yasuhiro Satou, a renowned Japanese hybridizer. This variety is the result of years of selection and crossing to obtain a water lily with unique and desirable characteristics, such as the intense yellow color, the star shape of the flowers and the dimensions suitable for medium-sized ponds.

Main Features

Flowers: The flowers of the Moon River water lily are a bright and luminous yellow, with a diameter that can reach 15-20 cm. The petals are elongated and well formed, with a star shape that resembles the rays of the sun. The flowers rise above the water, clearly visible and fragrant.

Leaves: The leaves are bright green in color, with a round shape and a diameter of about 20-25 cm. Young leaves may have reddish hues, which disappear with maturity.

Bearing: The Moon River water lily is a medium-sized plant, suitable for even small ponds. It can cover an area of about 1-1.5 square meters.

Flowering: Flowering is abundant and prolonged, from June to November. The flowers open during the day and close at night.

Scent: The scent is delicate and sweet, with floral and slightly citrusy notes.

Tutorial on Planting Tropical Water Lily Plants and Bulbs!

Carefully read the tutorial on growing tropical water lilies before making a purchase!

Bulb: The variety is sold as a bulb, available at any time of the year. What will be shipped is a small/medium bulb, depending on the variety, already sprouting.

Being a tropical plant, it needs adequate temperatures to grow best, and in winter this type of plant should be moved to a place where the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Plant: The variety is sold as a plant, available in spring/summer. What will be shipped is a growing plant of the chosen variety, with roots, which should be planted in a suitable container. Plants are available in limited quantities, pre-orders are required, and they will be shipped when ready.